THE MID-POSITION SEAT PEDESTAL LOCKING PIN ON THE REMOVALBE SECTION OF THE PEDESTAL FAILED THE LOAD TEST
— Recall Campaign #92V177000
THE MID-POSITION SEAT PEDESTAL LOCKING PIN ON THE REMOVALBE SECTION OF THE PEDESTAL FAILED THE LOAD TEST REQUIREMENT.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 1,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92V177000
| Manufacturer: | ELK AUTOMOTIVE, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 02, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92V177000 |
| Units affected: | 1,000 |
- Description:
- THE MID-POSITION SEAT PEDESTAL LOCKING PIN ON THE REMOVALBE SECTION OF THE PEDESTAL FAILED THE LOAD TEST REQUIREMENT.
- Consequeces:
- THE SEATING SYSTEMS ON THESE CONVERSION VANS DO NOT MEETTHE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE SEAT OCCUPANTIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL AND REMOUNTED TO THE FLOOR WITH THE PROPER BACKING PLATE TO REDUCE THE LOAD ON THE PEDESTAL IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SEATING SYSTEM; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELK VAN CONVERSIONS OF DODGE VANS WITH DDN200E SEATS.