NHTSA Recall 77V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V217000; Date: Dec. 14, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet G Van; 1978 GMC G Van
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 413
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats", due to the possibility for the front seats to separate from the seat adjuster tracks. The separation may occur because the nuts on the seat frame can be pulled totally or partially through the seat frame since the spacers used between the adjuster and the seat frames do not provide adequate support of the nut mounting surfaces.
How to Fix:
Dealer will, if necessary, replace the front seat attachment nuts free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light truck, vans. System: interior; front seats. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident , the seats could breakloose, increasing the risk of personal injury to occupants.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 1977
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