Vehicle recall 92V124000 · September 1, 1992

Pontiac 6000, Buick Century and 3 more models

The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.

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

Summary: The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence: The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
Remedy: Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Notes: System: interior: seating.vehicle description: passenger cars with 6 way power seats or power recliners.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V124000
Reported to NHTSA: September 1, 1992
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: September 24, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 319,181
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 92V124000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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