NHTSA recall 94V-177 (94V177000)

seats recall reported September 14, 1994 - about 381 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V177000
Also written as: 94V-177
Reported: September 14, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~381
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-177 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Astro - 1992, 1993, 1994

Chevrolet G20 - 1992, 1993, 1994

Dodge B250 - 1992, 1993, 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.