Structure: bodyRecall 92V-012 · Oldsmobile and Pontiac vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-012 covers 95,897 Oldsmobile and Pontiac vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected95,8972 models

ReportedJan 28, 1992Owners notified Jun 11, 1992

Complaints since44Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.

What to do

The fix

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.

SYSTEM: GLOVE COMPARTMENT; FMVSS 201.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Oldsmobile Silhouette1990, 1991

Pontiac Trans Sport1990, 1991

Built from August 1, 1988 to July 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.