Make : CHEVROLET Model : C20 Year : 1997
Build Dates : 19960301 - 19961130
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V037000
Date Owners Notified: 19970306 Date Received by ODI: 19970307 Date Added to Database: 19970324
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 624433
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A PINCH POINT EXISTS IN THE RECLINER MECHANISM THAT CAN TRAP AND PINCH A PERSON'S HAND OR FINGER(S) WHEN THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE IS ACTIVATED.
Consequence:
      THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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