Franklin Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet K10 (1995-1996): Seats
Recall 96V055002 · Jul 11, 1996 · Franklin Motor Coaches
43
vehicles affected
43
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V055002
- Date
- Jul 11, 1996
- Maker
- Franklin Motor Coaches
- Units affected
- 43
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 1995-1996
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED CAB CONVERSION PICKUP TRUCKS BY FRANKLIN MOTORS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V055002?
2 models: Franklin Chevrolet C10 (1995-1996), Franklin Chevrolet K10 (1995-1996), about 43 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V055002?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.