NHTSA Recall 86V037000
Filed by UNION CITY TRUCK & BODY. Component: Seats. Reported 1986-03-06. An estimated 289 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A BRACE BETWEEN THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THE CHASSIS RAIL WAS OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS OMISSION COULD CAUSE SEVERE DISTORTION OF THE DRIVER'S FLOOR AREA AND SEAT WOULD FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207-210. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEATS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT MAY FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT MINIMIZE INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL MISSING BRACE.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRACE FOR DRIVERS SEAT PEDESTAL/FMVSS 207-210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORWARD CONTROL WALK IN VANS ON CHEVROLET OR GMC CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF OVER 10,000 LBS.