Defect Description For Recall
Ricon Is Recalling 1,034 VMI/Ricon 6-Way Power Seat Bases, Models R1209, R1209-L, And R1209-E, Produced Between January 1, 2006, And May 14, 2007, Sold In The Aftermarket And Installed As Original Equipment In Certain Full Size Vans. There Is A Possibility Of A Poor (Cold) Weld At The Joint Between The Pivoting Plate And The Pivoting Plate Pin.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
R1209-E (SEATBASE)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E046000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
The Seat Occupant May Be Injured Should The Seat Base Pin Break.
Fix Defect
Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will Provide A Remedy Plan And Notification Schedule. The Affected Vehicles Will Be Repaired Without Charge To The Owners. Ricon Will Notify Owners Who Purchased The Affected Bases As Aftermarket Or Replacement Equipment. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During August 2008. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Ricon At 818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20070514
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1034
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20080807
Make Campaign Number
RSB105.A