| Make : GMC | Model : SIERRA | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19930401 - 19930501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V163000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19931021 | Date Received by ODI: 19930927 | Date Added to Database: 19930929 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 303 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REAR BENCH SEAT DOES NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," BECAUSE THE MANUAL LATCH MECHANISM ON THE FOLDING FULL BENCH REAR SEAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BACK FRAME LOWER CROSS TUBE WITH DOMED HEAD STEEL RIVETS INSTEAD OF THE BOLTS SPECIFIED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE RIVETS MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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