1991 Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Suburban recall: seats

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 4, 1996. It covers about 32,596 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 32,596
reported: Nov 4, 1996
owners notified: Nov 22, 1996
related complaints: 23

Seats

What is wrong: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl vetween 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 would allow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehicle control 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 96V226000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Suburban 1991 1991
GMC Suburban 1991 1991

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about seats problems.

1991 Chevrolet Suburban 1991 GMC Suburban

Questions about recall 96V226000

Is there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Suburban seats?

Yes. Recall 96V226000, reported on November 4, 1996, covers about 32,596 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V226000?

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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