OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V079000

Seats

Reported May 7, 1987 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.

Consequence

DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.

Notes

SYSTEM: DRIVERS SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE DRIVERSSEAT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1984 Chevrolet Cavalier 1984 Buick Skyhawk 1984 Pontiac Sunbird 1984 Oldsmobile Firenza 1984 Cadillac Cimarron 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier 1983 Cadillac Cimarron 1983 Buick Skyhawk 1983 Pontiac Sunbird 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza

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