Bill Heard Chevrolet | NHTSA Recall #96V055004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V055004 by Bill Heard Chevrolet. Includes 20 affected units, BILL HEARD/SEATS, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V055004

Manufacturer: Bill Heard Chevrolet

Report Received Date: 1996-07-16T00:00:00

Subject: Bill heard/seats

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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

Consequence Summary: 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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V055004

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Created At: 1742808662

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