Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by american van. The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Manufacturer safety record
American Van Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 11 owner complaints and 1 recalls for American Van vehicles from 1994 to 1996. The most complained-about model is the Ford F150 (9 complaints).
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 34
- Deaths
- 4
American Van models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F150 | 1994-1996 | 9 | 1 |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1994-1996 | 1 | 1 |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1994-1996 | 1 | 1 |
All time
Most complained-about American Van vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994 American Van Ford F150 | 4 | 1 | C |
| 2 | 1996 American Van Ford F150 | 3 | 1 | B |
| 3 | 1995 American Van Ford F150 | 2 | 1 | F |
| 4 | 1996 American Van Chevrolet C10 | 1 | 1 | D |
| 5 | 1995 American Van Chevrolet K10 | 1 | 1 | D |
Latest American Van recalls
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data