Chevrolet, GMC Seats Recall 83V046000 (17K Vehicles)

The problem

The inertia lock mechanism may not function, allowing the seat back to fold forward, and the seat to move forward.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V046000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1983 Chevrolet Blazer	4	4	A
1983 GMC Jimmy	0	2	D

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1983 Chevrolet Blazer

1983 GMC Jimmy

Questions

Is the 83V046000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V046000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V046000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 27, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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