NHTSA recall 97V176000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V176000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1997-10-07 |
| Owners notified | 1997-10-15 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 6418 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. ONE OR TWO OF THE FRONT SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A SEAT WITH THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND INSTALL ANY MISSING BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1997 CHEVROLET C10 | Built 1997-07-21 to 1997-07-31. |
|---|---|
| 1997 CHEVROLET C20 | Built 1997-07-21 to 1997-07-31. |
| 1997 GMC SIERRA 1500 | Built 1997-07-21 to 1997-07-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1997 GMC SIERRA 2500 | Built 1997-07-21 to 1997-07-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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