1990-1991 Chevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Suburban and others recall: seats

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 16, 1993. It covers about 604,207 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 604,207
reported: Nov 16, 1993
owners notified: Jan 20, 1994
related complaints: 40

Seats

What is wrong: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Risk: If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

Recall number 93V187000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about seats problems.

1990 Chevrolet Suburban

Questions about recall 93V187000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Chevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Suburban and others seats?

Yes. Recall 93V187000, reported on November 16, 1993, covers about 604,207 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V187000?

Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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