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  NHTSA Recall 80V156000

NHTSA Campaign Id 80V156000; Date: Nov. 28, 1980

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1980 Starcraft Stargazer

Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner

Manufactured by: Bangor Punta Corp.

Affected Units:: 370

icon3 Recall Summary:

The front reclining pump mounting bracket may separate from the tubular seat frame, creating a potential driving hazard.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will retrofit all involved recliner assemblies at no charge to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: vans; gt160, gt161, gt162, gt164, gt164xl, and gt165. System: interior; recliner back supports. Consequences of defect: the recliner back supports could give way withoutwarning, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and have anaccident. Note: the owner is advised to minimize the use of his van until the necessarycorrections can be made.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 17, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of Starcraft vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.