CHEVROLET KODIAK 1995: SEATS
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : KODIAK | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1994-07-01 - 1994-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V027000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-02-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-02-16 | Date Added to Database: 1995-02-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1720 | ||
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Summary:
THE SEATS OF THESE VEHICLES CAN HAVE INCOMPLETE WELDED LEFT SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME EXTENDER ARM WELDS. VEHICLES WITH AFFECTED SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
COSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE DURING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT SIDE SEAT BACK EXTENDER ARMS OF THE SEATS FOR MISSING WELDS. WELDS SHOULD BE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT BACK EXTENDER ARM. IF A WELD IS MISSING, THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY"IES" WILL BE REPLACED. |
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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: INTERIOR; SEATS; BUCKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER AND PASSENGER LOW AND HIGH BACK BUCKET SEATS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-810-456-4547. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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