Defect Description For Recall
The Mid-Position Seat Pedestal Locking Pin On The Removalbe SeCTIon Of The Pedestal Failed The Load Test Requirement.
Make Of Vehicle
ELKHART
Model Of Vehicle
VAN CONVERSION
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
92V177000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Boss Mfg. And Dist.,Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1000
Date Owners Notified
19930119
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Elk Automotive, Llc
Date Report Received
19921202
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207