1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE RECALL - #98V145000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS OR A SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND (MIDDLE) OR THIRD (BACK) ROW. THE SEAT LATCH MECHANISMS ON BUCKET SEATS AND ON THE 40% PORTION OF THE SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS DO NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1996 - 8/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/18/1998 |
| # Affected |
125,990 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS OR A SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND (MIDDLE) OR THIRD (BACK) ROW. THE SEAT LATCH MECHANISMS ON BUCKET SEATS AND ON THE 40% PORTION OF THE SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS DO NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS. |
| Consequences |
WHEN ACTIVATING THE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ROLL A BUCKET SEAT FORWARD, A CUSTOMER'S FINGER(S) COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR SEVERED IN THEY ARE NOT KEPT CLEAR OF THE MECHANISM. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS ON THE OUTBOARD LATCH MECHANISMS ON ALL LEFT AND RIGHT HAND REAR BUCKET SEATS IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW, AND TO BOTH INBOARD AND OUTBOARD LATCH MECHANISMS ON THE CENTER REAR BUCKET SEAT AND THE 40% PORTION OF THE SPLIT BENCH SEAT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.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 1-800-222-1022 OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326). |
| See also |
1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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