Pontiac, Chevrolet, Buick 1977–1979 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled July 2, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V161000 · Pontiac
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH, WHICH CAN BE LATCHED WITHOUT A KEY, WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY THAT REQUIRES A KEY TO LATCH AS WELL AS LOCK THE DOOR.
Units
476,245 units
Description
A CHILD COULD OPEN THE REAR SIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND ENTER THIS COMPARTMENT. THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED IF THE DOOR WERE TO CLOSE, AS IT CANNOT BE UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH, WHICH CAN BE LATCHED WITHOUT A KEY, WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY THAT REQUIRES A KEY TO LATCH AS WELL AS LOCK THE DOOR.
Product
Pontiac CAPRICE · Pontiac CUSTOM CRUISER · Pontiac ESTATE · Pontiac ESTATE WAGON · Pontiac GRAND SAFARI · Pontiac IMPALA · Pontiac SAFARI
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →