SeatsRecall 77V-216 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 77V-216 covers 351 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V216000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS", DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE SEAT POST ATTACHMENT AT THE FLOOR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THESE VEHICLES HAVE OVERSIZED BOLT HOLES IN THE FLOOR PAN WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SEAT ATTACHING NUTS TO PASS THROUGH THEM AND THUS TIGHTEN AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT BASE INSTEAD OF THE LONGITUDINAL SILL.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE LONGITUDINAL SILL, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK STEP VANS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE SEAT ANCHORAGE IN THE EVENT OF ANACCIDENT WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.