Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAMARO | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19910401 - 19910401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V074000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910506 | Date Received by ODI: 19910503 | Date Added to Database: 19910520 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 173 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT SEAT UPPER HINGE COVER SCREWS ARE TOO LONG, AND INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK. THIS PREVENTS THE SEAT BACK FROM LOCKING PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SCREWS SECURING UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
Notes:
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