NHTSA recall 93V-035 (93V035000)

seats recall reported March 9, 1993 - about 5,574 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V035000
Also written as: 93V-035
Reported: March 9, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~5,574
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Why it is dangerous

THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-035 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Buick Regal - 1993

Chevrolet Lumina - 1993

Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1993

Pontiac Grand Prix - 1993

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.