Starcraft Recall 80V156000: Seats, Front Assembly, Recliner
NHTSA recall 80V156000 · announced November 28, 1980 · filed by Bangor Punta Corp. · 370 units affected
The problem
THE FRONT RECLINING PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE TUBULAR SEAT FRAME, CREATING A POTENTIAL DRIVING HAZARD.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL RETROFIT ALL INVOLVED RECLINER ASSEMBLIES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS; GT160, GT161, GT162, GT164, GT164XL, AND GT165.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; RECLINER BACK SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE RECLINER BACK SUPPORTS COULD GIVE WAY WITHOUTWARNING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAVE ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO MINIMIZE THE USE OF HIS VAN UNTIL THE NECESSARYCORRECTIONS CAN BE MADE.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.