Recall 79V247000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Defect in 1979-1980 OLDSMOBILE 98
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,326,404 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V247000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,326,404 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for OLDSMOBILE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1,003,556 | |
| 14V400000 | 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5,877,718 | |
| 09V116000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,497,516 | |
| 09E005000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | STEERING | 979 | |
| 08E050000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1,921 | |
| 08E063000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | STEERING | 3,855 | |
| 08V231000 | 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 5,862 | |
| 07E088000 | 1977 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 | EQUIPMENT | 121,680 | |
| 07E021000 | 1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 742 | |
| 07E015000 | 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3,124 |