Issue ID | 534423 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10114562 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | JIMMY |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 01/11/04 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Seat back adjustment lever broke off adjuster mechanism. Levers from both front seats broke off while adjusting seatback, rendering the seatback inoperable, causing uncomfortable driving conditions therefore causing an unsafe driving situation. Repairs have not yet been made. This repair requires the replacement of the seat frame and is a very expensive repair.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARMEL, IN |
VIN pattern | 1GKDT13W8X2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/09/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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