NHTSA recall 97V-037 (97V037000)

seats recall reported March 7, 1997 - about 624,433 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V037000
Also written as: 97V-037
Reported: March 7, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~624,433
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A PINCH POINT EXISTS IN THE RECLINER MECHANISM THAT CAN TRAP AND PINCH A PERSON'S HAND OR FINGER(S) WHEN THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE IS ACTIVATED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-037 when calling a dealer.

Affected 9 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1995, 1996, 1997

Chevrolet C20 - 1995, 1996

Chevrolet C30 - 1995, 1996

GMC C15 - 1995, 1996

GMC C25 - 1995, 1996

GMC C35 - 1995, 1996

GMC Sierra 1500 - 1997

GMC Sierra 2500 - 1997

GMC Sierra 3500 - 1997

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.