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Safety recall · 91V074000

Seats: recliner Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 3, 1991. It covers about 173 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
91V074000
Reported
May 3, 1991
Vehicles
173
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The front seat upper hinge cover screws are too long, and interfere with the seat back inertia lock. This prevents the seat back from locking properly.

The risk

In the event of a sudden stop or vehicle impact, anunlocked seat back would increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

The fix

Replace screws securing upper hinge trim cover with correct length screws.

Contacts

System: front bucket seat latch; fmvss 207.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V074000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1991 Chevrolet Camaro07C

Questions

Is the 91V074000 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 91V074000?

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 91V074000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 3, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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

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