1995 GMC KODIAK Recalls (2)

Campaign:
95V027000 on 02/20/1995
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
06/30/1994 - 09/30/1994
Affected:
1,720
Defect:
The seats of these vehicles can have incomplete welded left side seat back frame extender arm welds. vehicles with affected seats do not comply with fmvss no. 207, "seating systems."
Consequence:
Cosequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause the seat to collapse during a vehicle accident and would not properly protect the occupant.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the left side seat back extender arms of the seats for missing welds. welds should be on both sides of the seat back extender arm. if a weld is missing, the affected seat back frame assembly(ies) will be replaced.
Notes:
System: interior; seats; bucket.vehicle description: medium duty pickup trucks equipped with national seating company air suspension driver and passenger low and high back bucket seats. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96I005000 on 10/21/1996
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 05/30/1995
Affected:
5,220
Defect:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the transmission oil cooler hose assemby can rupture.
Consequence:
This can result in loss of sufficient transmission fluid to cause the transmission to stop transmitting power to the rear wheels and could also cause severe transmission damage.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the suspect transmission oil cooler hoses with parts that meet specifications.
Notes:
Note: general motors has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to replace the transmission oil cooler hoses without charge. owners can contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

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