OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83V046000
Seats
Reported Apr 27, 1983 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
THE INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD, AND THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
Not supplied in the source record.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOLDING REAR BENCH SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THIS COULD CAUSE PERSONALINJURY BY PINNING OCCUPANTS BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT AND THE BACK OF THE FRONTSEAT.NOTE: THIS FAILURE MAY OCCUR UNDER MODERATE BRAKING CONDITIONS.CORRECTIVEACTION: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MANUALLY OPERATED LATCH WITH APOSITIVE LOCK AND RELEASE HANDLE AT NO CHARGE.
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