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Recall 93V-035

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1993 Buick Regal and 3 other models: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
93V-035
Reported
March 9, 1993
Vehicles affected
5,574 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.

The risk

The seats may recline without prior warning, resultingin a hazard to seat occupants and possible loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with fmvss 207.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: front seat manual recliner mechanisms; fmvss 207.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Affected vehicles