Sunset Chevrolet C10 (1994) – 96V055005

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Light Duty Extended Cab Conversion Pickup Trucks By Sunset. 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

SUNSET

Model Of Vehicle

CHEVROLET C10

Year

1994

Recall Campaign Number

96V055005

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

Sunset Truck & Van Acces.

Start Of Manufacture

19940701

End Of Manufacture

19960201

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

13

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Sunset Truck & Van Acces.

Date Report Received

19960716

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard