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Recall 96V-226

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban and 1 other model: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-226
Reported
November 4, 1996
Vehicles affected
32,596 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl vetween 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 would allow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehicle control 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

Vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats with know type reclinder mechanisms. Owner notification:owner notification began during november 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 please contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles