GMC G35 1991: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V040000

Make Model Year
GMC G35 1991
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1991-04-24 1991-03-11 1991-03-14

Production Dates: 1988-08-01 - 1990-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25807

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.

Consequence

SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.

Remedy

INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BACK; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.