OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V247000

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Reported Nov 13, 1979 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1980 Oldsmobile 88 1980 Oldsmobile 98 1979 Chevrolet Impala 1979 Chevrolet Caprice 1979 Pontiac Catalina 1979 Oldsmobile 98 1979 Cadillac Deville 1979 Pontiac Bonneville 1979 Buick Electra 1979 Buick Lesabre 1979 Oldsmobile 88 1979 Cadillac Limousine 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗