Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 CHEVROLET C20 Recall - Campaign #97V037000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 CHEVROLET C20 RECALL - #97V037000

RECALL FOR SEATS

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1996 CHEVROLET C20
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 6/1/1995 - 8/30/1996
Recalled on 3/24/1997
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 3/6/1997
# Affected 624,433
Recalled for SEATS
 
Description 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.
Consequences THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1996 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1996 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
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