Recall 99V-130: 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C20 and 10 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 1999, covering about 59,381 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can 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 crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owner notification began june 29, 1999. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V130000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet C10 | 1992 | All years |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1992 | All years |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1992 | All years |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1992 | All years |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1992 | All years |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1992 | All years |
| GMC C15 | 1992 | All years |
| GMC C25 | 1992 | All years |
| GMC C35 | 1992 | All years |
| GMC K15 | 1992 | All years |
| GMC K25 | 1992 | All years |
| GMC K35 | 1992 | 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 99V-130?
Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
How is recall 99V-130 fixed?
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.
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.