Pontiac Recall 01077: GM/FMVSS 225/Seat Latch Anchor Wire

2001 Pontiac Aztek

If the connector for a latch-type child restraint is not attached correctly to the anchorage points, the restraint will not properly protect a child in the event of a crash.

Seats — Front Assembly — Recliner

Summary
Vehicle description: Certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The seat latch anchor wire diameter is greater than 6.1 mm.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the latch anchor wires and repair those with an improper diameter. Owner notification began April 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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Date Announced
DEC 13, 2001
Vehicles Affected
75,816
Pontiac Recall #
01077
NHTSA Campaign #
01V383000
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