NHTSA recall 91V-182 (91V182000)

seats recall reported October 21, 1991 - about 1,851 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V182000
Also written as: 91V-182
Reported: October 21, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~1,851
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-182 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Skylark - 1992

Pontiac Grand AM - 1992

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