Recall - Aftermarket Leather Seat Cover Kit: Overview
Subject:Product Safety - Aftermarket Leather Seat Cover Kits
# 06102B - (10/19/2007)
2005-2006 Buick LaCrosse, Rendezvous
2004 Chevrolet Silverado
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
2005-2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2006 Chevrolet HHR, Malibu
2005 GMC Sierra
2005-2006 GMC Envoy
2006 GMC Envoy XL
2006 HUMMER H3
2005 Pontiac Montana
2006 Pontiac G6
The telephone number for contacting General Motors has been changed. To assist customers with initiating the vehicle repurchase process, dealers should contact the GM Reacquired Vehicle Disclosure Center (RVDC). With dealer assistance, the RVDC will work with the customer to reach an agreement on the purchase and physical transfer of the vehicle.
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in aftermarket front passenger leather cover kits that were installed at its request on certain vehicles with the Passenger Sensing System. Recently, testing on these seat covers indicated that they can cause the Passenger Sensing system to malfunction. If the Passenger Sensing System malfunctions, the front airbag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires airbag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
The airbag status indicator displays the status of the airbag. Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off as explained in the owner manual. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat.
Correction
Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the Passenger Sensing System is not available, General Motors will repurchase the vehicle for the full price the customer paid for it (not exceeding the fair market value at the time the customer purchased it), including taxes and fees, if the vehicle is returned to General Motor's possession by January 31, 2007. There will be no deductions for mileage or use unless the vehicle has sustained substantial damage beyond normal wear and tear.
General Motors reserves the right to handle each transaction on a case-by-case basis relative to the application of a reasonable depreciation allowance for mileage or use and/or reduction in repurchase price if the vehicle has sustained substantial damage beyond normal wear and tear. General Motors will also pay for the removal of any aftermarket accessories the customer may have installed before they were notified of this recall and return them to the customer. If they no longer have a use for those accessories or they cannot be removed, General Motors will reimburse the customer for the purchase price of those accessories.
The customer's local GM dealer will contact General Motors to begin the repurchase process. General Motors will work with the customer to reach an agreement on the purchase of the vehicle. Dealers will be asked by General Motors to assist in the removal of any aftermarket accessories, inspection of the vehicle, obtaining titles and other documentation required to transfer ownership to General Motors, presenting the customer with a check for the purchase, and taking possession of the vehicle. General Motors will arrange for transportation of the vehicle from the dealer.
If any of these vehicles are in the used car inventory of your dealership or were sold by you, or a customer brings in an involved vehicle for service, please contact the GM Reacquired Vehicle Disclosure Center (RVCD).
If any of these vehicles are in the used car inventory of your dealership or were sold by you, please contact General Motors.
Vehicles Involved
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and will be provided through the GM DealerWorld Recall Information system. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
No parts are required for this recall.
Service Procedure
General Motors will work with the customer to reach an agreement on the purchase of the vehicle. Dealers will be asked by General Motors to assist in the removal of any aftermarket accessories, inspection of the vehicle, obtaining titles and other documentation required to transfer ownership to General Motors, presenting the customer with a check for the repurchase, and taking possession of the vehicle. General Motors will arrange for transportation of the vehicle from the dealer.
If any of the involved vehicles are in the used car inventory of your dealership or were recently sold by you or a customer brings in an involved vehicle for service, please contact the GM Reacquired Vehicle Disclosure Center (RVDC).
Claim Information
Submit a Product Recall Claim with the information shown.
Refer to the General Motors WINS Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Recall Claim Submission.
Customer Notification
General Motors will notify customers of this recall on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter shown in this bulletin).
Dealer Recall Responsibility
The customer will contact General Motors to begin the repurchase process. General Motors will work with the customer to reach an agreement on the purchase of the vehicle. Dealers will be contacted by General Motors to assist in the removal of any aftermarket accessories, inspection of the vehicle, obtaining titles and other documentation required to transfer ownership to General Motors, presenting the customer with a check for the purchase, and taking possession of the vehicle. General Motors will arrange for transportation of the vehicle from the dealer.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, you must contact the GM Reacquired Vehicle Disclosure Center (RVDC).
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