CHEVROLET C15 1996: SEATS
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : C15 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-06-01 - 1996-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V037000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-03-06 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-03-07 | Date Added to Database: 1997-03-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 624433 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A PINCH POINT EXISTS IN THE RECLINER MECHANISM THAT CAN TRAP AND PINCH A PERSON'S HAND OR FINGER"S" WHEN THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE IS ACTIVATED. |
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Consequence:
THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER"S" WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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