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Recall 93V-187

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 to 1991 Chevrolet Astro and 3 other models: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
93V-187
Reported
November 16, 1993
Vehicles affected
604,207 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.

The risk

If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

The fix

Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the GMC service center at 1-[removed] or the chevrolet service centerat 1-[removed]. Also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles