Vehicle recall 77V243000 · December 28, 1977

1978 Cadillac Seville

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Remedy: Dealer will replace existing console with one that contains a lid latching mechanism, without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; latching mechanisms.consequences of defect: the involved vehicles are in non-compliance withfederal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts", due to failure of the consoles to contain latching mechanisms that ensure that the lids stay closed in the event of a collision or a vehicle rollover.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, or rollover, the vehicle occupants could be injured from impact with the open lid.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V243000
Reported to NHTSA: December 28, 1977
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 22, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 575
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Unknown or other

Recall 77V243000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Cadillac Seville (1978): 1978

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