1979 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile. Newest first.
The optional accessory beds may fall to floor when used, due to fatiguing and breaking of the bed support brackets.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install two reinforcing brackets to the two rear ends of the bed support rails, or owner has option of installing them himself and dealer will reimburse owner for installation.
The front retainer strap for the expandable top may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. The side retainer lock downs may eventually fail and the top could rise to the fully extended position.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will send owner a mechanical over center latch type lock to be installed by owner or by dealer free of charge.
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