1994 Kustom Chevrolet K10 Recall Information and Defects
The 1994 Kustom Chevrolet K10 has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Kustom Signals, Inc.. These critical defects primarily concern seats. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Seats Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 96V055009 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 1996-08-01
Description
Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by kustom kreations. 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 were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
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 bucket 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
