Issue ID | 320207 |
Internal NHTSA # | 751491 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 20/08/01 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Drivers seat frame metal failed tearing adjacent to connection to floor bracket. This caused driver's seat to tip back during operation adversly affecting vehicle control. Problem apparently reported by other vehicle owners on nhtsa site. Manufacturer denied responsibility for defect in seat frame.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EDISON, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1GKFK16K5SJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/06/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
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