NHTSA recall 89V-164 (89V164000)
seats recall reported October 2, 1989 - about 343 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 89V164000
- Also written as
- 89V-164
- Reported
- October 2, 1989
- Vehicles affected
- ~343
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.
Why it is dangerous
VEHICLES WOULD NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 207.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REPLACE REAR HOLD DOWN HOOKS AND PIVOT RIVETS WITH HEAT TREATED HARDWARE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 89V-164 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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