Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V191000 Reported September 5, 1978

Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm

Zimmer Homes Corp. · Seat Belts · 2,673 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V191000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
2,673
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 5, 1978

Defect Summary

The seat belts are attached to the driver and passenger seats instead of the floor. The seat belts should be attached to the floor to eliminate excessive load in the seat slider assembly. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems".

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace and properly anchor seat belts without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Zimmer Homes Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 78V191000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 78V191000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78V191000?

NHTSA recall 78V191000 was issued by Zimmer Homes Corp. on September 5, 1978. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm. The recall affects approximately 2,673 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zimmer Homes Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V191000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.