INCORRECT SEAT BACK CONTROL ALLOWS SEAT BACK/FOLD FORWARD

Models Affected: 1988 - 1989 GRAND AM

Should comments be received from owners of a 1988 or 1989 Grand Am 4-door sedan model having a front seat that folds forward, as is the case with 2-door coupe seats, it is possible that the 2-door front seat control assembly was installed in the 4-door seat during production.

A new 4-door seat back control assembly can be installed in the seat should the owner wish to have it changed. The following information may be helpful when ordering the correct seat back control assembly from GMSPO. Parts are currently available through GMSPO.

Usage Control Assembly ----- ---------------- 1988-1989 4 door Passenger: 20718232 Driver: 20718233

1988-1989 2 door Passenger: 16602620 Driver: 16602621

The current edition of the GMSPO catalog INCORRECTLY identifies the usage of part number 16602620 and 16602621 for 2-door and 4-door Grand Am cars. Usage is for 2-doors only. This correction will be made in the next edition of the catalog.

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