NHTSA Campaign 86V117000
SEATS
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Aug 25, 1986 · 46 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THREE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE SILL THAT SUPPORTS THE BASE OF THE SEAT WERE OMITTED; THEREFORE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210 AND FMVSS 207. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FLOOR PLATE COULD BUCKLE ALONG THE INBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO BE IMBALANCED, AND INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
INSTALL MISSING BOLTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | P20 | 1984 | 46 |
| CHEVROLET | P20 | 1985 | 46 |
| CHEVROLET | P30 | 1984 | 46 |
| CHEVROLET | P30 | 1985 | 46 |
| GMC | P35 | 1984 | 46 |
| GMC | P35 | 1985 | 46 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V117000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.