Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V055001 Reported July 10, 1996

Mark iii/seats

Mark Iii Industries, Inc. · N/A · 1,196 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V055001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Mark Iii Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,196
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 10, 1996

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by mark iii. the seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

Safety Consequence

If this was to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Vss is conducting the notification and remedy campaign for this recall. 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. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mark Iii Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 96V055001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V055001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V055001?

NHTSA recall 96V055001 was issued by Mark Iii Industries, Inc. on July 10, 1996. It addresses: Mark iii/seats. The recall affects approximately 1,196 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mark Iii Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V055001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.