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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BUICK / REGAL     1993
     CHEVROLET / LUMINA     1993
     OLDSMOBILE / CUTLASS     1993
     PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX     1993
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 03, 1993
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 93V035000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5574
Summary:
 THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
 THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
 REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINER MECHANISMS; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

 
 

 

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