CHEVROLET IMPALA 1978: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V180000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | IMPALA | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-08-15 | 1978-08-16 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
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.
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL LOCK BAR RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
