SeatsRecall 72V-185 · Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-185 covers 1,699 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1972.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,6999 models
ReportedJul 19, 1972Owners notified Jul 19, 1972
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-2.CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-10.PONTIACCAMPAIGN NO 72-C-4.POSSIBILITY THAT MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER MAY NOT HAVEBEEN INSTALLED PROPERLY AND MAY NOT STAY ENGAGED IN ADJUSTER TRACK DURING ANIMPACT, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.207.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEW SEAT ADJUSTER ON PASSENGER SIDE OF FRONT SEAT.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

9 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 1, 1972 to May 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.