Recall 04V597000: Power Sliding Door Interior Handle

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Venture 1997-2005

Oldsmobile/Silhouette 1997-2004

Pontiac/Montana 1997-2005

Pontiac/Trans Sport 1999

Pontiac/Transport 1997-1998

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V597000 RECALL DATE: Dec 21, 2004

COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 717302

SUMMARY:
On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.

CONSEQUENCE:
If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. NOTE: Before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The recall is expected to begin in March 2005. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 04110. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).