Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2005 PONTIAC MONTANATransport Canada Recall #2005040
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early during the crash sequence of a side impact New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) test. If the rear latches of the seat are released early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat latch release lever.
5,708 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 05015Updated June 10, 2026