Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Light Duty Extended Cab Conversion Pickup Trucks By Master Vans. 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
MASTER VAN
Model Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET K10
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
96V055006
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
Vss Is ConduCTIng The Notification And Remedy Campaign For This Recall. 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
Master Vans & Trucks
Start Of Manufacture
19940701
End Of Manufacture
19960201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
509
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Master Vans & Trucks
Date Report Received
19960717