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Vehicle recall 87V079000 · May 7, 1987

Chevrolet Cavalier, Cadillac Cimarron and 3 more models

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…

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

Summary
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.
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.
Notes
System: drivers seat.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with manually adjustable driversseat.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
87V079000
Reported to NHTSA
May 7, 1987
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
June 24, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected
1,136,407
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Seats
Recall 87V079000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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