1994-1995 Mark Iii Chevrolet C10, Mark Iii Chevrolet C20 and others recall: seats
Mark Iii Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 10, 1996. It covers about 1,196 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,196
- reported
- Jul 10, 1996
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by mark iii. The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- Risk
- If this was to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Vss is conducting the notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Recall number 96V055001
Affected vehicles
- Mark Iii Chevrolet C10 1994-1995 19941995
- Mark Iii Chevrolet C20 1994-1995 19941995
- Mark Iii Chevrolet C30 1994-1995 19941995
- Mark Iii Chevrolet K10 1994-1995 19941995
- Mark Iii Chevrolet K20 1994-1995 19941995
- Mark Iii Chevrolet K30 1994-1995 19941995
Questions about recall 96V055001
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Mark Iii Chevrolet C10, Mark Iii Chevrolet C20 and others seats?
Yes. Recall 96V055001, reported on July 10, 1996, covers about 1,196 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V055001?
Vss is conducting the notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
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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