OLSON BODIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by OLSON BODIES, INC. in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

August 21, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE CORRECT TOTAL NUMBER OF WELDS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO SEAT HOLD INSTALLATIONS. IN THE EVENT THAT A SEAT IS WITHOUT A WELD, THE SEAT COULD SLIDE FORWARD UPON IMPACT.

NHTSA ID: 79V191000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,113

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A QUALIFIED WELDER WILL WELD THE SOCKET AND HOLDER ASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT. THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 23, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT

THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN THE WRONG TYPE OF LOCK NUT AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE DRIVER"S SEAT. THIS CAN ALLOW THE LOCK NUT AND SEAT BELT TO SEPARATE UNDER NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATION OR FROM FORCE EXERTED BY THE WEARER.

NHTSA ID: 79V055000