NHTSA recall 97V-176 (97V176000)

seats recall reported October 7, 1997 - about 6,418 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V176000
Also written as: 97V-176
Reported: October 7, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~6,418
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. ONE OR TWO OF THE FRONT SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A SEAT WITH THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND INSTALL ANY MISSING BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-176 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1997

GMC Sierra 1500 - 1997

GMC Sierra 2500 - 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.