Recall 03V-250: 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Cadillac CTS and 11 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 15, 2003, covering about 1,707,825 vehicles.
The problem
Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Notes
Gm recall no. 03039.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V250000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Rendezvous | 2003 | All years |
| Cadillac CTS | 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Express | 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2001, 2003 | All years |
| GMC Envoy | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| GMC Savana | 2003 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Alero | 2001 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Bravada | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Pontiac Aztek | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Pontiac Grand AM | 2001 | All years |
| Pontiac Montana | 2001, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-250?
Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
How is recall 03V-250 fixed?
Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.