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.