Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V115000 Reported May 24, 1978

Interior systems:seat head restraints:adjustable

General Motors, Llc · Seats · 1,643 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V115000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
1,643
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 24, 1978

Defect Summary

Incorrect head restraints may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts".

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints.

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 78V115000 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 78V115000

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

What is recall 78V115000?

NHTSA recall 78V115000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 24, 1978. It addresses: Interior systems:seat head restraints:adjustable. The recall affects approximately 1,643 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 78V115000 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.