Recall ID # 79V161000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| Recall Date: |
JUL 02, 1979 |
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected: |
IMPALA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
476245
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 02, 1979
Model Affected:
1979 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
476245
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 79V142000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Recall Date: |
JUN 06, 1979 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected: |
IMPALA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
15328
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 06, 1979
Model Affected:
1979 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Summary:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
15328
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 79V247000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Recall Date: |
NOV 13, 1979 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
IMPALA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1326404
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 13, 1979
Model Affected:
1979 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Summary:
THE 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:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
1326404
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.