Pontiac Seats Recall 96V196000 (47 Vehicles)

The problem

The seat cover trim material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss no. 302, "Flammability of interior materials."

The risk

If an ignition source were present, a vehicle interior fire can occur.

The fix

Dealers will replace the covers on the front seat backs, rear seat cushion and rear seat back assemblies.

Contacts

Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during late october 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. 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 Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V196000.
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
1997 Pontiac Bonneville	158	2	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Pontiac Bonneville

158

Questions

Is the 96V196000 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 96V196000?

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 96V196000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 8, 1996. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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