NHTSA Recall 84V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V011000; Date: Feb. 6, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Buick Century; 1984 Buick Regal; 1984 Buick Skyhawk; 1984 Buick Skylark; 1984 Cadillac Eldorado; 1984 Chevrolet Camaro; 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1984 Chevrolet Chevette; 1984 Chevrolet El Camino; 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1984 Chevrolet S10; 1984 Chevrolet T10; 1984 GMC S15; 1984 GMC T15; 1984 Oldsmobile Ciera; 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1984 Oldsmobile Firenza; 1984 Oldsmobile Omega; 1984 Pontiac 1000; 1984 Pontiac 2000; 1984 Pontiac 6000; 1984 Pontiac Firebird; 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1984 Pontiac Phoenix; 1984 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 76,586
Recall Summary:
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
How to Fix:
Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats. System: interior systems, seat back locks. Consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 1984
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