NHTSA recall 99V-130 (99V130000)

seats recall reported May 20, 1999 - about 59,381 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V130000
Also written as: 99V-130
Reported: May 20, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~59,381
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-130 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1992

Chevrolet C20 - 1992

Chevrolet K10 - 1992

Chevrolet K20 - 1992

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.