Recall 87V079000: 1983–1984 Oldsmobile Firenza and 4 other models
- Report received
- May 7, 1987
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 1,136,407vehicles
- Model years
- 1983–1984
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 metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar.
Possible consequence
Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Buick Skyhawk1 complaints
- 1984 Buick Skyhawk0 complaints
- 1983 Cadillac Cimarron0 complaints
- 1984 Cadillac Cimarron1 complaints
- 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier3 complaints
- 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier8 complaints
- 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza0 complaints
- 1984 Oldsmobile Firenza2 complaints
- 1983 Pontiac Sunbird0 complaints
- 1984 Pontiac Sunbird5 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.