Recall 96V-196
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville: Seats.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-196
- Reported
- October 8, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 47 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The seat cover trim material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
The risk
If an ignition source were present, a vehicle interior fire can occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the covers on the front seat backs, rear seat cushion and rear seat back assemblies.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late october 1996. Note: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 pontiac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac Bonneville 1997