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NHTSA Campaign 91V074000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported May 3, 1991 · 173 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE FRONT SEAT UPPER HINGE COVER SCREWS ARE TOO LONG, AND INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK. THIS PREVENTS THE SEAT BACK FROM LOCKING PROPERLY.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

REPLACE SCREWS SECURING UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET CAMARO 1991 173

Source: NHTSA Campaign 91V074000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.