Recall 78V180000: 1978 Chevrolet Impala and 1 other model
- Report received
- Aug 16, 1978
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 1,400vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats", in that the front seat adjuster assemblies have lock bars which may not remain engaged when test procedure forces are applied to the seat.
Remedy
Dealer will install an additional lock bar return spring without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic0 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet Impala0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.