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Campaign 91V-040

Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident

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Defect summary

SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.

Consequence

SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.

Remedy

INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BACK; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 91V040000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seats on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 91V-040
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
ChevroletG101989 to 19911
ChevroletG201989 to 19911
ChevroletG301989 to 19910
GMCG151989 to 19910
GMCG251989 to 19910
GMCG351989 to 19910
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.