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Defect Investigation of Driver's Seat Frame Failure

Subject:	Driver's seat frame failure
Components covered:	Seats
Investigations Summary:	This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 1997. It was closed on Jun. 1, 1999. The office of defects investigation has received 375 reports alleging failure of the driver's seat frame which is prone to breakage at the left front attaching point. When this occurs, the seat may tilt away from the riser during accelerating or braking. (see closing report)
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:	1994 Chevrolet C1500 1995 Chevrolet C1500 1994 Chevrolet C2500 1995 Chevrolet C2500 1994 Chevrolet C3500 1995 Chevrolet C3500 1994 Chevrolet K1500 1995 Chevrolet K1500 1994 Chevrolet K2500 1995 Chevrolet K2500 1994 Chevrolet K3500 1995 Chevrolet K3500