Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
93V187000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)60420701/20/1994ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/16/199311/29/1993
Defect SummaryThe recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a soft joint. this soft joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Consequence SummaryIf bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame soft joint and replace the recliner bolts.
NotesSystem: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547 or the chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEATS
EA92022GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/24/199211/19/1993SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE93V187000
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
06/15/199910/01/1998
 Upper part of power seat track attached to seat breaking, allowing seat to fail in rear-end collisions. *ak
07/12/1998110/01/1992
 Driving at approximately 40-45 consumer hit tree. defect in driver's power seat, caused the seatback to fall onto passenger who was sitting behind driver. *ak
 Replaced driver's seat adjuster. *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
08/18/1996110/01/1991
 While moving the driver's seatback snapped/reclined to a fully reclined position due to a support bolt shearing off. *ak