NHTSA Recall 88V060000: Seats

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on April 8, 1988, covering an estimated 149,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Renault Alliance.

149,000

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1988

owners notified (November 28)

NHTSA campaign	88V060000
Component	SEATS
Report received	April 8, 1988
Owner notification	November 28, 1988
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket.

Safety risk

Failure of both front attachments may allow significantrearward movement of the seat back.

Remedy

Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version.

Notes

System: drivers seat attachment.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with optional rocker recliner frontseats.

Vehicles covered by recall 88V060000

Make and model	Model years
Renault Alliance	1983, 1984
Renault Encore	1983, 1984

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.