Front assembly: head restraintRecall 94V-177 · Chevrolet and Dodge vehicles

SHERRY DESIGNS, INC. recall 94V-177 covers 381 Chevrolet and Dodge vehicles for a front assembly: head restraint problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1994.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3813 models
ReportedSep 14, 1994Owners notified Dec 23, 1994
Complaints since24Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 94V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SHERRY DESIGNS AT 1-219-264-0602. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 1, 1991 to January 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.