1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Recalls
All 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
1,400
1,400
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V180000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Date of Owner Notification: August 15th, 1978
Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS", IN THAT THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES HAVE LOCK BARS WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN TEST PROCEDURE FORCES ARE APPLIED TO THE SEAT. Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL LOCK BAR RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATSSYSTEM: INTERIOR; ADJUSTER LOCK BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, IMPROPERLY ANCHORED SEATSINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS.
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