Chevrolet Impala 1978
Model Impala made in 1978 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, seats and wheels.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V161000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 02/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 476245 | 07/03/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/02/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; storage compartment.consequences of defect: in the absence of outside help, the child wouldsuffocate.note: the owner is advised to keep this compartment locked except while eitherloading or unloading it. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V180000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1400 | 08/15/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/16/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 207 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, anchorage of seats, in that the front seat adjuster assemblies have lock bars which may not remain engaged when test procedure forces are applied to the seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install an additional lock bar return spring without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front bench seatssystem: interior; adjuster lock bar.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, improperly anchored seatsincrease the risk of injury to the occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V200000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 4504 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/16/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. this brittleness is due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. if the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace defective bolts on all axles and the ten rear axle wheel mounting bolts, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; rear wheel mounting bolts.consequences of defect: if separation occurs under vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||