Make : CHEVROLET | Model : C20 | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970721 - 19970731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V176000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971015 | Date Received by ODI: 19971007 | Date Added to Database: 19971021 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6418 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A SEAT WITH THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND INSTALL ANY MISSING BOLTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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