BUICK ENCORE 1983: SEATS
| Make : BUICK | Model : ENCORE | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1982-06-01 - 1984-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V060000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-11-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-04-08 | Date Added to Database: 1988-04-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: RENAULT, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 149000 | ||
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Summary:
DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: DRIVERS SEAT ATTACHMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROCKER RECLINER FRONTSEATS. |
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