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NHTSA recall 93V187000

Seats

Chevrolet Astro and 3 more

Reported Nov 16, 1993604,207 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1984 – Jan 1, 1991

The defect

The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.

The risk

If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

The remedy

Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Astro
1985198619871988198919901991
Chevrolet Suburban
19891990
GMC Safari
1985198619871988198919901991
GMC Suburban
19891990

Notes

System: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the GMC service center at 1-313-456-4547 or the chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. Also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.