Recall 05V-158: 2003 Saturn L200, 2004 Saturn L300 and 1 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 20, 2005, covering about 20,701 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-158
Report date
Apr 20, 2005
Vehicles affected
20,701
Owners notified
Apr 25, 2005

The problem

Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.

The risk

If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Notes

Gm recall no. 05041. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSeat Belts
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V158000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Saturn L2002003All years
Saturn L3002004All years
Saturn LS2002All 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 05V-158?

Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.

How is recall 05V-158 fixed?

Dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

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.