The problem
The rear bench seat does not meet the load requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems," because the manual latch mechanism on the folding full bench rear seat was attached to the back frame lower cross tube with domed head steel rivets instead of the bolts specified.
The fix
The rivets must be replaced with the correct bolts.
Contacts
System: interior systems: seat tracks and anchors; rear seat; fmvss 207.Vehicle description: light-duty trucks; 1-ton crew cab pickup trucks equippedwith am7 folding rear bench seat.Consequence of defects: in an accident, the seat would become detachedcausing injuries to the seat occupants or other occupants in the truck.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc truck servicecenter at 1-313-456-4547. Also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 93V163000.
- 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.