Front assembly: reclinerRecall 73V-214 · 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-214 covers 6,149 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V214000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO OLDSMOBILE 74-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONTRECLINING BUCKET SEATS MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE WELD THAT SECURES THEBRACKET FOR THE SEAT RECLINING BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENTPENETRATION DUE TO A COLD WELD.IF THE BRACKET SHOULD SEPARATE FROM THE SEATFRAME, THE SEAT COULD ROTATE TO THE FULLY RECLINING POSITION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING BOLT AND NUT WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1973 to October 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.