NHTSA recall 83V046000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 83V046000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1983-04-27 |
| Owners notified | 1983-05-09 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 17312 |
What is wrong
THE INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD, AND THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOLDING REAR BENCH SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THIS COULD CAUSE PERSONALINJURY BY PINNING OCCUPANTS BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT AND THE BACK OF THE FRONTSEAT.NOTE: THIS FAILURE MAY OCCUR UNDER MODERATE BRAKING CONDITIONS.CORRECTIVEACTION: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MANUALLY OPERATED LATCH WITH APOSITIVE LOCK AND RELEASE HANDLE AT NO CHARGE.
| 1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER | Built 1982-08-01 to 1982-12-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 GMC JIMMY | Built 1982-08-01 to 1982-12-01. |
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