NHTSA recall 96V-153 (96V153000)

seats recall reported August 23, 1996 - about 3,472 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V153000
Also written as: 96V-153
Reported: August 23, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~3,472
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS HAVE LESS LOCK PAWL ENGAGEMENT ON THE INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER THAN SPECIFIED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEAT MOVEMENT WITH A BELTED OCCUPANT DURING A MODERATE TO SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-153 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Saturn SC - 1997

Saturn SC1 - 1997

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