NHTSA recall 96V-114 (96V114000)
seats recall reported July 1, 1996 - about 200 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V114000
- Also written as
- 96V-114
- Reported
- July 1, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~200
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
THE FOUR FASTENERS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE FLOORPAN WERE NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Why it is dangerous
THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY HOLD IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S SEAT FASTENERS AND RETORQUE TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-114 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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