Oldsmobile/Chevrolet recall, Seats And Restraints

Seats And Restraints

Recall date	July 22, 1998
Models affected	1997 Chevrolet Venture 1998 Chevrolet Venture 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Units affected	18,936
Details	NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS OR A SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE MIDDLE OR BACK ROW. THE SEAT LATCH RELEASE MECHANISMS ON BUCKET SEATS AND ON THE 40% PORTION OF THE SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS DO NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS. WHEN ACTIVATING THE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ROLL A BUCKET SEAT FORWARD, AN OPERATOR'S FINGERS MAY BE SEVERELY INJURED OR SEVERED IF THEY ARE NOT KEPT CLEAR OF THE MECHANISM. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RELEASE MECHANISM. Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website