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

American Vans reported this safety recall on July 18, 1996. It covers about 410 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 410
reported: Jul 18, 1996

Seats

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by american van. 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 96V055008

Affected vehicles

American Van Chevrolet C10 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
American Van Chevrolet K10 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
American Van Ford F150 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996

Questions about recall 96V055008

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

Yes. Recall 96V055008, reported on July 18, 1996, covers about 410 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V055008?

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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