1985 CHEVROLET P20 RECALL - #86V117000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THREE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE SILL THAT SUPPORTS THE BASE OF THE SEAT WERE OMITTED; THEREFORE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210 AND FMVSS 207. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FLOOR PLATE COULD BUCKLE ALONG THE INBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO BE IMBALANCED, AND INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 CHEVROLET P20 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1984 - 10/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
8/28/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/29/1986 |
| # Affected |
46 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THREE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE SILL THAT SUPPORTS THE BASE OF THE SEAT WERE OMITTED; THEREFORE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210 AND FMVSS 207. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FLOOR PLATE COULD BUCKLE ALONG THE INBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO BE IMBALANCED, AND INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL MISSING BOLTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SEAT ATTACHING BOLTS/FMVSS 207 AND 210. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH UNION CITY KING STEELBODIES AND DRIVER/PASSENGER BUCKET SEATS WITH A TILT PEDESTAL. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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