The problem
The seats of these vehicles can have incomplete welded left side seat back frame extender arm welds. Vehicles with affected seats do not comply with fmvss no. 207, "Seating systems."
The risk
Cosequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause the seat to collapse during a vehicle accident and would not properly protect the occupant.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the left side seat back extender arms of the seats for missing welds. Welds should be on both sides of the seat back extender arm. If a weld is missing, the affected seat back frame assembly(ies) will be replaced.
Contacts
System: interior; seats; bucket. Vehicle description: medium duty pickup trucks equipped with national seating company air suspension driver and passenger low and high back bucket seats. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'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 95V027000.
- 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.