1990-1991 Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity and others recall: recliner

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 1, 1992. It covers about 319,181 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 319,181
reported: Sep 1, 1992
owners notified: Sep 24, 1992
related complaints: 19

Seats: front assembly: recliner

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 92V124000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about seats problems.

1990 Buick Century 1991 Buick Century 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1990 Pontiac 6000 1991 Pontiac 6000

Questions about recall 92V124000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity and others recliner?

Yes. Recall 92V124000, reported on September 1, 1992, covers about 319,181 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 92V124000?

Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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