Recall 10V575000: Child Restraint Non-Compliance

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Colorado 2004-2011

GMC/Canyon 2004-2011

Isuzu/I-280/I-350 2006

Isuzu/I-290/I-370 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 18, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V575000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Child Seat

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 192,676

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, model year 2006, Isuzu I-280/I-350, and model year 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab vehicles without a rear seat and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." The top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owners manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.

CONSEQUENCE:
Both NHTSA and GM discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.

REMEDY:
Dealers will cut a hole into the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor for the front center seat position and will provide supplemental information as to use in the owner's manual. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit GM'S website at www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
GM safety recall No. 10367. Owners 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.