SeatsRecall 79V-073 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-073 covers 35 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS". THE LOCK BAR IN THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE ABILITY OF THE SEAT ADJUSTER TO MAINTAIN THE SEAT IN A LATCHED POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT MAY BE REDUCED.
The fix
BOTH FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE RISK OF INJURY TOPASSENGERS WILL BE INCREASED.
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 January 1, 1979 to February 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.