NHTSA recall 97V-081 (97V081002)
seats recall reported August 8, 1997 - about 1,083 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V081002
- Also written as
- 97V-081
- Reported
- August 8, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,083
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
Why it is dangerous
THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-081 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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