Vehicle recall 78V229000 · October 18, 1978

1979 American Motors Concord

The manual lock release lever on the split-back bench assemblies may have been bent during assembly.

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

Summary: The manual lock release lever on the split-back bench assemblies may have been bent during assembly. This bent condition could prevent the inertia seat lock assembly from functioning automatically. As a result, the front seat back may not lock in the upright position if the car is moving forward and brought to an abrupt stop.
Remedy: The dealer will reposition the manual release lever if found necessary, in order to eliminate any interference on the inertia lock pendulum.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a split-back seatassembly.system: interior; seat belt inertia lock.consequences of defect: a tilted front seat back in the case of a sudden stopcould cause serious personal injury to seat occupant.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V229000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 1978
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 6, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 122
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 78V229000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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American Motors Concord (1979): 1979

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