SeatsRecall 93V-035 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 93V-035 covers 5,574 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The risk
THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.
SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINER MECHANISMS; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 February 1, 1993 to February 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.