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  Defect Investigation of Front Seat Back Collapse

Investigation of Front Seat Back Collapse

Subject: Front seat back collapse
Components covered:
  • Seats
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Sep. 22, 1995. It was closed on Dec. 22, 1995. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1993 Chevrolet C10
  • 1994 Chevrolet C10
  • 1993 Chevrolet C20
  • 1994 Chevrolet C20
  • 1993 Chevrolet C30
  • 1994 Chevrolet C30
  • 1993 Chevrolet K10
  • 1994 Chevrolet K10
  • 1993 Chevrolet K20
  • 1994 Chevrolet K20
  • 1993 Chevrolet K30
  • 1994 Chevrolet K30
  • 1993 GMC C15
  • 1994 GMC C15
  • 1993 GMC C25
  • 1994 GMC C25
  • 1993 GMC C35
  • 1994 GMC C35
  • 1993 GMC K15
  • 1994 GMC K15
  • 1993 GMC K25
  • 1994 GMC K25
  • 1993 GMC K35
  • 1994 GMC K35

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