Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
You're getting a free update to your owner's manual for your vehicle. The manual will explain how to use the child restraint anchors, which are the straps and hooks that keep your child's car seat secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't get this update, you might not know how to properly use the child restraint anchors, which could lead to a loose or improper installation of your child's car seat.
Free Fix
Your manufacturer will send you a free supplement for your owner's manual, which shows you exactly where the child restraint anchors are located in your vehicle. You'll get a notification letter, and you can also contact the manufacturer's customer service number listed in the notice for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
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.
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