NHTSA Recall 78V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V115000; Date: May. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet Malibu; 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1978 Pontiac Grand Am; 1978 Pontiac Grand Lemans; 1978 Pontiac Lemans
Component: Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,643
Recall Summary:
Incorrect head restraints may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts".
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; head restraints. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, inadequate head restraintscould result in serious head injuries.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1978
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