NHTSA recall 98V-076 (98V076000)
seats recall reported April 8, 1998.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V076000
- Also written as
- 98V-076
- Reported
- April 8, 1998
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH POWER SEAT OPTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT ATTACHING RISER WELDS WERE NOT CORRECT.
Why it is dangerous
THE SEAT ATTACHMENT STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER FRONT SEAT RISE WITH A RISER THAT WAS MIG WELDED.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-076 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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