NHTSA recall 93V-216 (93V216000)

seats recall reported December 14, 1993 - about 1,375 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V216000
Also written as: 93V-216
Reported: December 14, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~1,375
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE SEATS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE UPPER SLAVE HINGE TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, OR WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE SEAT TO THE SEAT ADJUSTER. IN EITHER CASE, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FNVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

THE MISSING BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO BECOMELOOSE AND IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT MAY SUBJECT THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASEDRISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT SEATS FOR MISSING BOLTS AND INSTALL BOLTS IF REQUIRED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-216 when calling a dealer.

Affected 12 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1994

Chevrolet C20 - 1994

Chevrolet C30 - 1994

Chevrolet K10 - 1994

Chevrolet K20 - 1994

Chevrolet K30 - 1994

GMC C15 - 1994

GMC C25 - 1994

GMC C35 - 1994

GMC K15 - 1994

GMC K25 - 1994

GMC K35 - 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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.