Oldsmobile Silhouette

On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal.  The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint.  If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur.  Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.

On certain vehicles equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and power sliding door on the passenger side, if a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the original interior power sliding door handle.  The original handles are offset from the door panel and a passenger can wrap his or her fingers around them.  The replacement door handles are essentially flush with the door trim, preventing a passenger from gripping them in the same fashion.

On certain vehicles, the aluminum wheels are not marked with "T" and "DOT" as required by CMVSS 120.  Correction:  Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2.  The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions and an explanation of the meaning of the symbols.  Correction: Owner's will receive an Owner's Manual supplement.

On certain vehicles, the passenger air bag was manufactured without a check pin.  An air bag without the check pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.  This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment.  It could also reduce the ability of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.  Correction:  Dealers are to inspect, and if necessary, replace the passenger air bag.