Recall 97V037000 — SEATS Defect in 1995-1997 CHEVROLET C30
RECALL This recall affects up to 624,433 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V037000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 624,433 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1995 GMC C25, 1995 GMC C35, 1995 CHEVROLET C10, 1995 CHEVROLET C20, 1995 CHEVROLET C30, 1995 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C35, 1996 CHEVROLET C30, 1996 CHEVROLET C10, 1996 CHEVROLET C20, 1996 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C25, 1997 CHEVROLET C30, 1997 GMC SIERRA 1500, 1997 GMC SIERRA 2500, 1997 CHEVROLET C10, 1997 CHEVROLET C20, 1997 GMC SIERRA 3500
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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