Recall 79V247000: 1979–1980 Oldsmobile 98 and 9 other models
- Report received
- Nov 13, 1979
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 1,326,404vehicles
- Model years
- 1979–1980
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
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.
Remedy
Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Buick Electra0 complaints
- 1979 Buick Lesabre1 complaints
- 1979 Cadillac Deville1 complaints
- 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood0 complaints
- 1979 Cadillac Limousine0 complaints
- 1979 Chevrolet Caprice3 complaints
- 1979 Chevrolet Impala2 complaints
- 1979 Oldsmobile 882 complaints
- 1980 Oldsmobile 880 complaints
- 1979 Oldsmobile 980 complaints
- 1980 Oldsmobile 981 complaints
- 1979 Pontiac Bonneville2 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.