Front assembly: reclinerRecall 80V-156 · 1980 Starcraft Stargazer
BANGOR PUNTA CORP. recall 80V-156 covers 370 1980 Starcraft Stargazer for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT RECLINING PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE TUBULAR SEAT FRAME, CREATING A POTENTIAL DRIVING HAZARD.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL RETROFIT ALL INVOLVED RECLINER ASSEMBLIES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS; GT160, GT161, GT162, GT164, GT164XL, AND GT165.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; RECLINER BACK SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE RECLINER BACK SUPPORTS COULD GIVE WAY WITHOUTWARNING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAVE ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO MINIMIZE THE USE OF HIS VAN UNTIL THE NECESSARYCORRECTIONS CAN BE MADE.
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, 1980 to August 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.