Recall 79V-247: 1979 Buick Electra, 1979 Buick Lesabre and 9 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 1979, covering about 1,326,404 vehicles.

NHTSA number

79V-247

Report date

Nov 13, 1979

Vehicles affected

1,326,404

Owners notified

Nov 12, 1979

The problem

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.

The fix

Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Notes

Vehicle 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.

Recall details

Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component	Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	79V247000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Buick Electra	1979	All years
Buick Lesabre	1979	All years
Cadillac Deville	1979	All years
Cadillac Fleetwood	1979	All years
Cadillac Limousine	1979	All years
Chevrolet Caprice	1979	All years
Chevrolet Impala	1979	All years
Oldsmobile 88	1979, 1980	All years
Oldsmobile 98	1979, 1980	All years
Pontiac Bonneville	1979	All years
Pontiac Catalina	1979	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 79V-247?

How is recall 79V-247 fixed?

Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.