Vehicle recall 93V035000 · March 9, 1993
Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix and 2 more models
The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.
- Consequence
- The seats may recline without prior warning, resultingin a hazard to seat occupants and possible loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with FMVSS 207.
- Notes
- System: front seat manual recliner mechanisms; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V035000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 1993
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 3, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,574
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Regal (1993): 1993
- Chevrolet Lumina (1993): 1993
- Oldsmobile Cutlass (1993): 1993
- Pontiac Grand Prix (1993): 1993
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