| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Record Id: 13365 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: GMC |
| Recalled Component Id: 000008134000070897000000318 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: C15 | Model Year: 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V037000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: SEATS | Manufacturer That Filed Report: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Jun, 01 1995 | End date of Manufacturing: Sep, 30 1996 |
| 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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