NHTSA Recall 78V180000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Seats. Reported 1978-08-16. An estimated 1,400 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS", IN THAT THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES HAVE LOCK BARS WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN TEST PROCEDURE FORCES ARE APPLIED TO THE SEAT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL LOCK BAR RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATSSYSTEM: INTERIOR; ADJUSTER LOCK BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, IMPROPERLY ANCHORED SEATSINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS.
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