1976 DODGE DODGE TRUCK Recalls

Item Affected: SEATS

Date Announced: 12/01/1978

Description of Recall: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". THE REQUIRED UNDERBODY SEAT REINFORCEMENTS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. WITHOUT THE REINFORCEMENTS, THE SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE TO PREVENT SEAT DETACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH SITUATION.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: DEALER WILL INSTALL UNDERBODY REINFORCEMENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; BUCKET SEATS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEATS FAIL TO REMAIN PROPERLY ANCHORED IN THE EVENTOF A VEHICLE IMPACT, THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED.