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NHTSA Campaign 77V059000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Apr 26, 1977 · 372 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". THE SELF-LOCKING LATCH THAT RETAINS THE DRIVER"S SEAT IN ITS UPRIGHT POSITION UNDER VEHICLE IMPACT CONDITIONS MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER"S SEAT BACK LATCH AND ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SELF-LOCKING DEVICE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER CORDOBA 1977 372
DODGE CHARGER 1977 372

Source: NHTSA Campaign 77V059000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.