1995 GMC C15 RECALL - #97V037000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 GMC C15 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1995 - 11/30/1995 |
| Recalled on |
3/24/1997 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/6/1997 |
| # Affected |
624,433 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1995 GMC C15 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1995 GMC C15 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1995 GMC C15 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1995 GMC C15 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1995 GMC C15 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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