COACHMEN JIMMY 1997: SEAT BELTS
| Make : COACHMEN | Model : JIMMY | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-03-01 - 1997-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V096001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-09-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-06-12 | Date Added to Database: 1997-08-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 586058 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT. |
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Consequence:
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997. 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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