NHTSA recall 99V-126 (99V126000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported May 19, 1999 - about 282 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V126000
Also written as: 99V-126
Reported: May 19, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~282
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC G VANS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING SIDE DOORS AND REMEDIED DURING SAFETY CAMPAIGN (95V197/95-C-58) BETWEEN JULY 18, 1997 AND FEBRUARY 6, 1999. THE SLIDING SIDE-DOOR REAR LATCH WAS REPLACED WITH A LATCH THAT WAS IMPROPERLY RIVETED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-126 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet G20 - 1995

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

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