Recall 96V-055: 1994–1996 American Van Chevrolet C10, 1994–1996 American Van Chevrolet K10 and 1 more
AMERICAN VANS recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jul 18, 1996, covering about 410 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by american van. The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
The risk
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Vss is conducting the notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Notes
System: interior; seat track anchors and seat. Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks equipped with front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems (Vss). Also see campaign 96e010, vss. Note: vss is conducting the notification and remedy campaign for this recall. 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 vss at 1-800-742-5043. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN VANS |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V055008 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| American Van Chevrolet C10 | 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| American Van Chevrolet K10 | 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| American Van Ford F150 | 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-055?
Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by american van. The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
How is recall 96V-055 fixed?
Vss is conducting the notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.