Vehicle recall 92V012000 · January 28, 1992
Oldsmobile Silhouette and Pontiac Trans Sport
The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 201.
- Consequence
- In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door.
- Remedy
- Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur.
- Notes
- System: glove compartment; FMVSS 201.VEHICLE description: passenger mini-vans.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V012000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 1992
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 11, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 95,897
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oldsmobile Silhouette (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Pontiac Trans Sport (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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