Make : PONTIAC | Model : GRAND AM | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19910301 - 19910901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V182000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920430 | Date Received by ODI: 19911021 | Date Added to Database: 19911030 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1851 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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