OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 1993: SEATS
| Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : CUTLASS | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1993-02-01 - 1993-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V035000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-03-03 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-03-09 | Date Added to Database: 1993-03-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5574 | ||
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Summary:
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINER MECHANISMS; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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