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NHTSA Campaign 97V176000

SEATS

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Oct 7, 1997 · 6,418 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. ONE OR TWO OF THE FRONT SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A SEAT WITH THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND INSTALL ANY MISSING BOLTS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET C10 1997 6,418
CHEVROLET C20 1997 6,418
GMC SIERRA 1500 1997 6,418
GMC SIERRA 2500 1997 6,418

Source: NHTSA Campaign 97V176000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.