NHTSA Campaign 10V270000
SEATS
Issued by ACCESS OPTIONS, INC · Reported Jun 17, 2010 · 4 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy
THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2000 | 4 |
| FORD | E-150 | 2000 | 4 |
| FORD | E-350 | 2007 | 4 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2006 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V270000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.