Large Recall NHTSA · 79V247000 Reported November 13, 1979

Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm

General Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 1,326,404 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V247000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
1,326,404
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 13, 1979

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost 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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 79V247000 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 79V247000

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

What is recall 79V247000?

NHTSA recall 79V247000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 13, 1979. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm. The recall affects approximately 1,326,404 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V247000 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.