1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC
The 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER.
Recalls for the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC, potentially affecting up to 1,400 vehicles.
Recall 78V180000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 1,400 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL LOCK BAR RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC.
Safety Rating for the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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