Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V142000 Reported November 24, 1981

Equipment:wheel chair lift

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 485 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81V142000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
485
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 24, 1981

Defect Summary

The mechanism which locks the wheelchair lift platform outer barrier in the "up" position during platform lift and lower modes may malfunction. This can result in the outer barrier collapsing.

Corrective Action

Two components of the barrier assembly will be replaced: 1) hydraulic cylinder, 2) slide plate. This service will be done at no charge.

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 81V142000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 81V142000

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

What is recall 81V142000?

NHTSA recall 81V142000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 24, 1981. It addresses: Equipment:wheel chair lift. The recall affects approximately 485 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 81V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.