SeatsRecall 91V-040 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-040 covers 25,807 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.
The risk
SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.
What to do
The fix
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.
SYSTEM: SEAT BACK; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.