NHTSA Recall # | 13975 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 97V176000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
Component | SEATS |
Date of notification | 15/10/97 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/07/97 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/97 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/10/97 |
Report created | 21/10/97 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 207 |
Estimated number of affected units | 6418 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems." |
Consequence summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, a seat with this condition will not protect the occupant as required by the standard. |
Corrective action | Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts. |
Recall notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during october 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |