Recall 79V073000: 1980 Oldsmobile Omega and 2 other models
- Report received
- Mar 22, 1979
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 35vehicles
- Model years
- 1980
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
Vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats". The lock bar in the front seat adjuster assemblies may not engage properly and the ability of the seat adjuster to maintain the seat in a latched position during an accident may be reduced.
Remedy
Both front seat adjuster assemblies will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Buick Skylark0 complaints
- 1980 Chevrolet Citation1 complaints
- 1980 Oldsmobile Omega1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.