NHTSA recall 95V-027 (95V027000)

seats recall reported February 16, 1995 - about 1,720 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V027000
Also written as: 95V-027
Reported: February 16, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~1,720
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE SEATS OF THESE VEHICLES CAN HAVE INCOMPLETE WELDED LEFT SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME EXTENDER ARM WELDS. VEHICLES WITH AFFECTED SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

COSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE DURING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT SIDE SEAT BACK EXTENDER ARMS OF THE SEATS FOR MISSING WELDS. WELDS SHOULD BE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT BACK EXTENDER ARM. IF A WELD IS MISSING, THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY(IES) WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-027 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

GMC C6 - 1995

GMC C7 - 1995

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