Recall
Chevrolet Malibu — 78V115000
NHTSA ID
78V115000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-05-24
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Units Affected
1,643
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS".
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS WITH IMPROVED HEAD RESTRAINTS.