LADA 1500S Recalls

The LADA 1500S has 4 recalls covering the 1978-1981 production run, with the most serious affecting 1981 models where the lap portion of the front seat belt webbing can fray against the seat frame and fail to properly restrain a front occupant in a crash. The remaining three recalls cover the 1978 and 1979 model years and are compliance-related. On 1979 models, the vehicles may be missing required elements such as defroster identification markings, an automatic brake warning light, rear reflex reflectors, a seat forward-adjustment warning, and updated seat belt use instructions. A separate 1979 recall, affecting vehicles sold in Ontario only, concerns missing or incorrect labeling on the pneumatic tires. The 1978 model year has a windshield mounting compliance issue, where the installation may not meet Canadian safety standards for retaining the windshield during a crash.