The problem
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' the child restraint lower anchors in the center rear seating position are located approximately 90mm behind the corresponding z-point of the child restraint fixture (crf). The owner's manual states that anchors are at the outboard seating positions only.
The risk
Without additional and corrected owner's manual information, an owner May encounter difficulty in installing child restraints with rigid attachments in the center position.
The fix
Owners will be mailed an owner's manual supplement. The recall ibegan on March 20, 2005. Owners May contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-098 (05V098000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 05005 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual |
| Report date | March 14, 2005 |
| Owners notified | March 20, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 35,777 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-098 repair free?
Yes. Pontiac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be mailed an owner's manual supplement. The recall ibegan on March 20, 2005. Owners May contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 35,777 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.