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NHTSA recall 97V037000

Seats

Chevrolet C10 and 8 more

Reported Mar 7, 1997624,433 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jul 1, 1995 – Oct 30, 1995

The defect

Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. these vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature IS activated.

The risk

This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.

The remedy

Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet C10
199519961997
Chevrolet C20
199519961997
Chevrolet C30
199519961997
GMC C15
19951996
GMC C25
19951996
GMC C35
19951996
GMC Sierra 1500
1997
GMC Sierra 2500
1997
GMC Sierra 3500
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin during march 1997. Note: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.