Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V158000 Reported April 20, 2005

Side rear seat belt anchor/fmvss 210

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 20,701 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V158000
Manufacturer Campaign
05041
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
20,701
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 20, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.

Safety Consequence

If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2005. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V158000 or campaign 05041.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V158000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V158000?

NHTSA recall 05V158000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 20, 2005. It addresses: Side rear seat belt anchor/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 20,701 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V158000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05041. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.