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1990-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette and Pontiac Trans Sport recall: body

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 28, 1992. It covers about 95,897 vehicles.

vehicles affected
95,897
reported
Jan 28, 1992
owners notified
Jun 11, 1992
related complaints
44

Structure: body

What is wrong
The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 201.
Risk
In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door.
Remedy
Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur.

Recall number 92V012000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about body problems.

1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette1990 Pontiac Trans Sport1991 Pontiac Trans Sport

Questions about recall 92V012000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette and Pontiac Trans Sport body?

Yes. Recall 92V012000, reported on January 28, 1992, covers about 95,897 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 92V012000?

Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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