NHTSA recall 92V-012 (92V012000)

structure recall reported January 28, 1992 - about 95,897 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V012000
Also written as: 92V-012
Reported: January 28, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~95,897
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-012 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Oldsmobile Silhouette - 1990, 1991

Pontiac Trans Sport - 1990, 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.