1983 GMC JIMMY RECALL - #83V046000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THE INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD, AND THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 GMC JIMMY |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1982 - 12/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
5/13/1983 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/9/1983 |
| # Affected |
17,312 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THE INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD, AND THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOLDING REAR BENCH SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THIS COULD CAUSE PERSONALINJURY BY PINNING OCCUPANTS BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT AND THE BACK OF THE FRONTSEAT.NOTE: THIS FAILURE MAY OCCUR UNDER MODERATE BRAKING CONDITIONS.CORRECTIVEACTION: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MANUALLY OPERATED LATCH WITH APOSITIVE LOCK AND RELEASE HANDLE AT NO CHARGE. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
Nov 01, 1995 - 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
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