NHTSA Recall 95V227000
Filed by UNION CITY BODY COMPANY LLC. Component: Seats. Reported 1995-11-30. An estimated 357 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT FASTENERS ATTACHING THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEAT PEDAL ATTACHMENTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE FLOOR RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS; FMVSS NO. 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORWARD CONTROL WALK-IN VANS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UNION CITY AT 1-317-964-3763. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.