NHTSA Recall 78V180000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V180000; Date: Aug. 16, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic; 1978 Chevrolet Impala
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,400
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install an additional lock bar return spring without charge to owner.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1978
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