Defect Description For Recall
The Seat Recliner To Seat Frame Attaching Bolts On These Vehicles Could Loosen, Fatigue And Fracture, Allowing The Seat Back To Suddenly Recline.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
C25
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96E010000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur To The Driver’S Seat, This Could Result In A Sudden Loss Of Vehicle Control Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove All Foam And/Or Fabric Sandwiched Between The Recliner Assembly And The Seat Frame, Install Washers Between The Seat Recliner And The Seat Frame At Each Attachment Point, And Install New Attaching Bolts Torqued To A Higher Specification. These CorreCTIons Will Be Made To Both The Driver’S And Passenger’S Seats.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vehicle Safety Systems
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2400
Date Owners Notified
19960819
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19960325