Technical Service Bulletin GCUS-9-1506 — 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT
SEATS
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | GCUS-9-1506 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT |
| Component | SEATS |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
15236 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT HEATER MAT ELEMENTS (SEAT CUSHION OR BACK REST) THAT MAY OVERHEAT. IF A SEAT HEATER MAT ELEMENT OVERHEATS, IT MAY PRODUCE VISIBLE AND LOCALIZED HEAT DAMAGE TO THE SEAT COVER AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGE THE OCCUPANTS CLOTHING. IF THE ELEMENT FAILS COMPLETELY (DUE TO MELTING OR FATIGUE) THE CIRCUIT WILL OPEN, RENDERING THE SEAT HEATER INOPERATIVE. IF THE CONDITION OCCURS WITHIN THE STATED TERMS, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT AND REPAIR BACK HEATER AND/OR CUSHION HEATER AS NECESSARY.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
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