Vehicle recall 93V187000 · November 16, 1993

Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari and 2 more models

The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint.

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

Summary: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Consequence: If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.
Notes: System: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.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 GMC service center at 1-313-456-4547 or the Chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. Also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V187000
Reported to NHTSA: November 16, 1993
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 20, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 604,207
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seats

Recall 93V187000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Astro (1985-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Chevrolet Suburban (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
GMC Safari (1985-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
GMC Suburban (1989-1990): 1990, 1989

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