Recall 05V494000: Rear Door Latch Corrosion

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Trailblazer EXT 2002-2003

GMC/Envoy XL 2002-2003

Isuzu/Ascender 2003

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V494000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 26, 2005

COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 98007

SUMMARY:
Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. These vehicles are registered or sold in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and The District of Columbia.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the door is not latched properly and it goes unnoticed, it may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. Functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. Non-functioning latches will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin during January 2006. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 05077. Customers can 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.