Vehicle recall 96V055001 · July 10, 1996

Mark III Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and 4 more models

Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by mark III.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by mark III. The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence: If this was to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: 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 reclinder 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

NHTSA campaign: 96V055001
Reported to NHTSA: July 10, 1996
Filed by: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,196
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seats

Recall 96V055001 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.

Mark III Chevrolet C10 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
Mark III Chevrolet C20 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
Mark III Chevrolet C30 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
Mark III Chevrolet K10 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
Mark III Chevrolet K20 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
Mark III Chevrolet K30 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994

Has your Mark III been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mark III dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.