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NHTSA Investigation EA01019

Engineering Analysis · General Motors, LLC · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ClosedEngineering Analysis

An investigation is not a finding that a defect exists.

NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.

Model years namedModel years in our database that NHTSA associated with this inquiry. Being named in an investigation says nothing about whether an individual vehicle has any problem.
12
3 models
Opened
Dec 28, 2001
Engineering Analysis
Closed
Sep 27, 2002
No associated recall recorded

What NHTSA is examining

The agency's own description of the inquiry, quoted as published

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT

An investigation is a separate record from a recall and from a manufacturer communication. A manufacturer campaign to repair a safety defect or a failure to meet a federal safety standard.

Investigation details

Identifiers, dates and outcome as recorded by NHTSA

Action number
EA01019
Investigation type
Engineering Analysis (EA)
Status
Closed
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Opened
Dec 28, 2001
Closed
Sep 27, 2002
Associated recall campaign
None recorded

Vehicles named in this investigation

12 model years across 3 models

Being named here means NHTSA included the vehicle in the scope of its inquiry. It is not a statement that these vehicles have a defect.