Recall Detail

GMC / C15 / 1995

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 13364 Vehicale/Equipment Name: GMC
Recalled Component Id: 000008134000006803000000318 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: C15 Model Year: 1995
NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V037000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: SEATS Manufacturer That Filed Report: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Start date of Manufacturing: Jul, 01 1995 End date of Manufacturing: Nov, 30 1995
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 624433
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Mar, 06 1997 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : General Motors, LLC Report Received Date: Mar, 07 1997
Record Creation date : Mar, 24 1997 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect 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. Consequence Summary: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Corrective Summary : Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism. Recall 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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