SeatsRecall 86V-117 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-117 covers 46 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THREE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE SILL THAT SUPPORTS THE BASE OF THE SEAT WERE OMITTED; THEREFORE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210 AND FMVSS 207. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FLOOR PLATE COULD BUCKLE ALONG THE INBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO BE IMBALANCED, AND INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
The fix
INSTALL MISSING BOLTS.
SYSTEM: SEAT ATTACHING BOLTS/FMVSS 207 AND 210. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH UNION CITY KING STEELBODIES AND DRIVER/PASSENGER BUCKET SEATS WITH A TILT PEDESTAL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1984 to October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.