NHTSA Recall 79V247000: Anchorage (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,326,404 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Buick Electra.
| NHTSA campaign | 79V247000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | November 13, 1979 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 1979 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt anchors.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, failure of a seat beltanchorage will increase the risk of injury to the wearer.
Vehicles covered by recall 79V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Electra | 1979 |
| Buick Lesabre | 1979 |
| Cadillac Deville | 1979 |
| Cadillac Fleetwood | 1979 |
| Cadillac Limousine | 1979 |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1979 |
| Oldsmobile 88 | 1979, 1980 |
| Oldsmobile 98 | 1979, 1980 |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1979 |
| Pontiac Catalina | 1979 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.