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Recall 97V-176

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Chevrolet C10 and 3 other models: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
97V-176
Reported
October 7, 1997
Vehicles affected
6,418 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems."

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, a seat with this condition will not protect the occupant as required by the standard.

The fix

Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification is expected to begin during october 1997. 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 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