Large Recall NHTSA · 92V124000 Reported September 1, 1992

Interior systems:bench:back rest

General Motors, Llc · Seats · 319,181 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92V124000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
319,181
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 1, 1992

Defect Summary

The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.

Safety Consequence

The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.

Corrective Action

Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

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 92V124000 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 92V124000

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

What is recall 92V124000?

NHTSA recall 92V124000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 1, 1992. It addresses: Interior systems:bench:back rest. The recall affects approximately 319,181 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92V124000 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.