NHTSA recall 91V-040 (91V040000)
seats recall reported March 11, 1991 - about 25,807 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 91V040000
- Also written as
- 91V-040
- Reported
- March 11, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- ~25,807
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.
Why it is dangerous
SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-040 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.