Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V153000 Reported August 23, 1996

Gm/interior; seats.

Q: What is recall 96V153000?

NHTSA recall 96V153000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 23, 1996. It addresses: Gm/interior; seats.. The recall affects approximately 3,472 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 3,472 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V153000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,472

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 23, 1996

Defect Summary

The front passenger seats have less lock pawl engagement on the inboard fore/aft adjuster than specified. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."

Safety Consequence

This condition could result in seat movement with a belted occupant during a moderate to severe frontal impact.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the passenger seat inboard fore/aft adjuster.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 96V153000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V153000

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

What is recall 96V153000?

NHTSA recall 96V153000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 23, 1996. It addresses: Gm/interior; seats.. The recall affects approximately 3,472 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V153000 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.