Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
ASTRO
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
93V187000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Foam And/Or Vinyl From Between The Recliner Mechanism And The Seat Frame “Soft” Joint And Replace The Recliner Bolts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19840801
End Of Manufacture
19910101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
604207
Date Owners Notified
19940120
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19931116