NHTSA Recall 93V090000
Filed by TRADEWINDS CONVERSIONS. Component: Seats. Reported 1993-05-20. An estimated 200 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE LATCHING OR LOCKING PIN ON THE MID-SEATING PEDESTAL DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY MEET THE MINIMUM LOAD TEST, AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Risk
OCCUPANTS IN SEATS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM LOADREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207 ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN ASUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
TRADEWINDS CONVERSIONS HAS NOT PROPOSED A CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIORS; SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORD TRUCK E150 CONVERSION VANS.NOTE: NHTSA HAS DENIED THE MANUFACTURER'S PETITION REQUESTING THAT NHTSADETERMINE THAT THIS FMVSS NON-COMPLIANCE DOES NOT CREATE AN UNREASONABLE RISKTO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY. THEREFORE THE MANUFACTURER WILL CONDUCT AN OWNERNOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.