NHTSA Recall 93V163000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V163000; Date: Sep. 27, 1993
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Chevrolet C30; 1993 Chevrolet K30; 1993 GMC C35; 1993 GMC K35; 1993 GMC Sierra
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 303
Recall Summary:
The rear bench seat does not meet the load requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems," because the manual latch mechanism on the folding full bench rear seat was attached to the back frame lower cross tube with domed head steel rivets instead of the bolts specified.
How to Fix:
The rivets must be replaced with the correct bolts.
Recall Notes:
System: interior systems: seat tracks and anchors; rear seat; fmvss 207. Vehicle description: light-duty trucks; 1-ton crew cab pickup trucks equippedwith am7 folding rear bench seat. Consequence of defects: in an accident, the seat would become detachedcausing injuries to the seat occupants or other occupants in the truck. 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 Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC truck servicecenter at 1-313-456-4547. Also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 1993
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