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Oldsmobile Omega Recall 79V073: Seats

NHTSA campaign 79V073, reported March 22, 1979, 35 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 79V073GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SEATS
Problem
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS". THE LOCK BAR IN THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE ABILITY OF THE SEAT ADJUSTER TO MAINTAIN THE SEAT IN A LATCHED POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT MAY BE REDUCED.
Risk
Remedy
BOTH FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE RISK OF INJURY TOPASSENGERS WILL BE INCREASED.

Affected vehicles

Buick Skylark1980
Chevrolet Citation1980
Oldsmobile Omega1980