Front assembly: head restraintRecall 78V-115 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-115 covers 1,643 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a front assembly: head restraint problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS".
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS WITH IMPROVED HEAD RESTRAINTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; HEAD RESTRAINTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, INADEQUATE HEAD RESTRAINTSCOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES.
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, 1977 to October 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.