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Vehicle recall 93V163000 · September 27, 1993

Chevrolet C30, GMC C35 and 3 more models

The rear bench seat does not meet the load requirements of FMVSS 207, "seating systems," because the manual latch mechanism on the folding full bench rear seat was attached to…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The rear bench seat does not meet the load requirements of FMVSS 207, "seating systems," because the manual latch mechanism on the folding full bench rear seat was attached to the back frame lower cross tube with domed head steel rivets instead of the bolts specified.
Remedy
The rivets must be replaced with the correct bolts.
Notes
System: interior systems: seat tracks and anchors; rear seat; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE description: light-duty trucks; 1-ton crew cab pickup trucks equippedwith AM7 folding rear bench seat.consequence of defects: in an accident, the seat would become detachedcausing injuries to the seat occupants or other occupants in the truck.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC truck servicecenter at 1-313-456-4547. Also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
93V163000
Reported to NHTSA
September 27, 1993
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
October 21, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected
303
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Recall 93V163000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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