Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Light Duty Extended Cab Conversion Pickup Trucks By Mark Iii. 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
MARK III
Model Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET C10
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
96V055001
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If This Was 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
Mark Iii Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19940801
End Of Manufacture
19951001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1196
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mark Iii Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960710