Recall 87V079000 — SEATS Defect in 1983-1984 OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,136,407 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V079000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,136,407 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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