Recall 96V055001 — SEATS Defect in 1994-1995 MARK III CHEVROLET C10
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,196 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V055001 |
| Manufacturer | MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,196 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Affected Vehicles |
1994 MARK III CHEVROLET K10, 1994 MARK III CHEVROLET K20, 1994 MARK III CHEVROLET K30, 1994 MARK III CHEVROLET C30, 1994 MARK III CHEVROLET C10, 1994 MARK III CHEVROLET C20, 1995 MARK III CHEVROLET C10, 1995 MARK III CHEVROLET K10, 1995 MARK III CHEVROLET K30, 1995 MARK III CHEVROLET C20, 1995 MARK III CHEVROLET C30, 1995 MARK III CHEVROLET K20
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED CAB CONVERSION PICKUP TRUCKS BY MARK III. THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS WAS TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
VSS IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.
Related Recalls for MARK III
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V322000 | 1994 MARK III DODGE VAN | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 37,078 |