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1978 Chevrolet Caprice Recall

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Active Safety 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice in Canada.

Ref #1979-115 Campaign : 9C07 9B08 9005
1979-07-05 40 515 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A CHILD TO OPEN AND ENTER THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT. IF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR WERE TO BE CLOSED, THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED AS THE DOOR CAN NOT BE UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE. IF OUTSIDE HELP WER NOT AVAILABLE IN TIME, THE CHILD COULD SUFFOCATE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1978-070 Campaign : 8C06 8P07
1978-08-14 2 897 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY SEAT ADJUSTER HAS A LOCK BAR WITH A WAAX FINISH THAT CAN ALLOW THE FRONT SEAT TO SLIP FORWARD DURING HARD BRAKING OR A VEHICLE CRASH THUS INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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