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1994-1996 Master Van Chevrolet C10, Master Van Chevrolet K10 and others recall: seats

Master Vans & Trucks reported this safety recall on July 17, 1996. It covers about 509 vehicles.

vehicles affected
509
reported
Jul 17, 1996

Seats

What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by master vans. 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 were 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 96V055006

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 96V055006

Is there a recall on the 1994-1996 Master Van Chevrolet C10, Master Van Chevrolet K10 and others seats?

Yes. Recall 96V055006, reported on July 17, 1996, covers about 509 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V055006?

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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