Front assembly: reclinerRecall 91V-182 · Buick and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-182 covers 1,851 Buick and Pontiac vehicles for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V182000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.
The risk
IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
The fix
REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS: SEAT BACK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; N COUPE MODELS.NOTE: GENERAL MOTORS HAS INFORMED THIS AGENCY THAT ALL REPAIRS WILL BE MADEBEFORE THE VEHICLE IS OFFERED FOR SALE.
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 March 1, 1991 to September 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.