UNION CITY BODY COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-11-30.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V227000
Seats
Component
Seats
Manufacturer
UNION CITY BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
357
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-30
Owners notified
1996-01-19
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.