Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V035000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1993 to 02/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 5574 | 03/03/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/09/1993 | 03/25/1993 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 207, seating systems. the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seats may recline without prior warning, resultingin a hazard to seat occupants and possible loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with fmvss 207. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front seat manual recliner mechanisms; fmvss 207.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Recently i bought this vehicle and realize that both the front seats' back mechanisms will not latch. from nhtsa campaign id no.: 93v035000, i understand that there is a safety recall for this vehicle. i proceed to a local authorize dealer but through vin no. information that i provided, i was told that there isn't any recall for this vehicle. please advise on this. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 115000 | 5 | 05/19/1999 |
| Several problems at different times.olt fell out of rear of engine cradle causing loss of steering. went into the ditch and could have been serious if it had happened at a different location. severe oil leak in engine, origin unknown.ilting mechanism in steering column is loose which caused bracket to break and allows steering wheel to move up and down. while steering wheel is down and being turned, the car dies. seat tilt mechanism on front passenger seat does not hold seat back in upright position. white smoke comes out of steering column after the car is started. rear brake calipers rust causing brakes to lock up and score the rotor. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/21/2005 | 2 | ||
| While driving,without warning the front seat would unexpectedly move from side to side. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle drove to the dealer. the driver noticed that the right side seat would repeat the problem as well. the mechanic informed the driver that the left and right seats needed replacement. please provide additional information. *nm | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | 03/30/1995 | |
| Front seat back is broken, it will not sit up-right. | |||
| 12/23/1997 | |||
| The vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the driver's side seat collapsed; and the back of the seat went in the back seat of the car, causing injuries to the driver. *ak | |||