GM Recalling 1.1 Million Unsafe ‘83-’84 J-Body Cars
Associated Press
DETROIT —
General Motors Corp. said today it is recalling 1.1 million 1983-84 J-body cars, such as Buick Skyhawk and Chevrolet Cavalier, and 108,000 1985-86 Chevrolet Spectrum cars to correct safety defects.
On the J-cars, which also include Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza and Pontiac Sunbird, the side anchor on the driver’s left-front seat may break, causing the seat to tip back suddenly, GM said.
The auto maker said it is aware of six accidents and 10 injuries involved with the broken seat anchors.
On the Chevrolet Spectrum, built in Japan by Isuzu, a fuel pump defect may cause a leak and a fire in the engine compartment, GM said.
The condition has caused seven fires that GM is aware of, but no accidents or injuries.
