Vehicle recall 96V196000 · October 8, 1996

1997 Pontiac Bonneville

The seat cover trim material does not meet the flammability requirements of FMVSS no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

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

Summary: The seat cover trim material does not meet the flammability requirements of FMVSS no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Consequence: If an ignition source were present, a vehicle interior fire can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the covers on the front seat backs, rear seat cushion and rear seat back assemblies.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late October 1996. 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 Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V196000
Reported to NHTSA: October 8, 1996
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 9, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 47
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 96V196000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pontiac Bonneville (1997): 1997

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