Pontiac Catalina 1979

Model Catalina made in 1979 by Pontiac got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning seat belts .

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
79V247000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1978 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)132640411/12/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/13/197902/05/1980
Defect SummaryThe heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt anchors.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, failure of a seat beltanchorage will increase the risk of injury to the wearer.