SeatsRecall 89V-164 · Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-164 covers 343 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3433 models
ReportedOct 2, 1989Owners notified Oct 2, 1989
Complaints since20Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.

The risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 207.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE REAR HOLD DOWN HOOKS AND PIVOT RIVETS WITH HEAT TREATED HARDWARE.

SYSTEM: REAR SEAT ANCHORAGE / FMVSS 207VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 1, 1989 to September 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.