non-compliance recall #07263 '08 Solstice/Sky

[GMCSonoma]

Subject:Bulletin GMP07-169 - 07263 Seat Stud Strength - Inspect Seat Studs; Models 2008 Pontiac Solstice and 2008 Saturn SkyMessage #:VSU20071570

• DESCRIPTION:
  F/CMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL #07263
  DATED: SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
  
  
  CONDITION
  General Motors has decided that certain 2008 model year Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky vehicles fail to conform to Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207 and 210 for seating systems and seat belt assembly anchorages. These vehicles may have one or more inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet GM's specification for strength. In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended and could result in injury to the occupant.
  
  CORRECTION
  Dealers/retailers are to inspect the inboard seat studs, and if necessary, remove the stud and install a bolt.
  • Refer to F/CMVSS Non-Compliance Bulletin #07263 for the service procedure and other detailed information.
  
  EFFECTIVE DATE:
  Owner mailing is scheduled to begin OCTOBER 10, 2007.
  
  
  GENERAL INFORMATION:
  GM AND SATURN-CANADA ONLY: Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation should parts be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
  
  SATURN-US ONLY: Saturn will not be doing a pre-shipment of parts for this bulletin. Please place orders for the required parts as necessary.
  
  The Parts list follows:
  
  
  Part Number
  Description
  Quantity/Vehicle
  11516328*
  Bolt Asm
  1-4, If Needed
  11562303
  Washer
  (Front bolts will require 1 washer; rear bolts will require 1 or 2 washers)
  As Needed
  
  *Important: It is estimated that only 5% or less of the involved vehicles will require the installation of the bolt following the inspection procedure. Please order parts accordingly.

[Kennyboy]

Not a major condition, if you're in a car accident.

[jkennedy293]

Must have gotten a bad batch of parts. Doesn't sound like an engineering flaw.

[paul3230]

Originally Posted by jkennedy293

Must have gotten a bad batch of parts. Doesn't sound like an engineering flaw.

Definitely isn't an engineering flaw..manufacturing processing issue. Perhaps the alloy wasn't forged correctly..

[camaro_freak]

Well good thing they caught it before any injuries. That is all that matters!

[Chaz_23]

OT: I was just driving along, in front, and behind a silver Sky. What a gorgeous car!

[Jayorbird]

Those both cars are so beautiful!!

I am really hope they speed up and get it done and safe!!!

Bird

[CanadianBrit]

Looking forward to hard top coupe Solstice