1996 AM GENERAL HUMMER RECALL - #96V178002
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 AM GENERAL HUMMER |
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| Manufacturer |
AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/2/1996 - 9/17/1996 |
| Recalled on |
10/22/1996 |
| Influenced by |
AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Consequences |
IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNERNOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER1996.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 AM GENERAL AT 1-313-523-8000 OR ISRINGHAUSEN AT 1-616-968-5333, EXT. 301. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 AM GENERAL HUMMER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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