Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

95V197000

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1995-10-17Affected936 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SLIDING SIDE-DOOR REAR LATCH THAT WAS IMPROPERLY RIVETED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."

Risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR WILL NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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