GMC SIERRA 1500 1997: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-03-06 | 1997-03-07 | 1997-03-24 |
Production Dates: 1996-03-01 - 1996-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 624433
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER"S" WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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.
