CHEVROLETImpala
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup
1978 Chevrolet Impala recalls
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as Chevrolet Impala.
Most-mentioned components
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 1SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · 1WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · 1
Campaign 79V161000
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Feb 7, 1979
Summary
A CHILD COULD OPEN THE REAR SIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND ENTER THIS COMPARTMENT. THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED IF THE DOOR WERE TO CLOSE, AS IT CANNOT BE UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy
Open campaign page →
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH, WHICH CAN BE LATCHED WITHOUT A KEY, WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY THAT REQUIRES A KEY TO LATCH AS WELL AS LOCK THE DOOR.
Campaign 78V180000
Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner
Apr 8, 1979
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS", IN THAT THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES HAVE LOCK BARS WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN TEST PROCEDURE FORCES ARE APPLIED TO THE SEAT.
Remedy
Open campaign page →
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL LOCK BAR RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Campaign 77V200000
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Apr 11, 1978
Summary
THE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, ARE BRITTLE AND THEREFORE MAY FRACTURE. THIS BRITTLENESS IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
Open campaign page →
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS ON ALL AXLES AND THE TEN REAR AXLE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Does this mean my vehicle has an open recall?
No. Year/make/model results show campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration. RecallSight can decode your VIN and build the research dossier here; NHTSA remains authoritative for whether a specific VIN has an unrepaired recall.
Check a VIN on RecallSight →What should I do?
Review the remedy and manufacturer guidance for each campaign. Safety recall remedies are generally provided by manufacturers without charge when the vehicle is covered.
Model history
See every Chevrolet Impala model year
Browse all official vPIC model years, including years RecallSight has not indexed yet, then compare the evidence as each year is loaded.