Defect Description For Recall
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (Hsm) Is Recalling Certain Summit-Brand Driver And Front Passenger Seat Accessory Seat Covers Sold For Use In Ram Promaster, Ford Transit And Mercedes Sprinter Vehicles. The Outside Edge Seam Of The Seat Cover May Not Open Up As Designed, Possibly AffeCTIng The Deployment Of The Seat-Mounted Air BAGS In The Event Of A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
SUMMIT
Model Of Vehicle
SEAT COVER, WITH AIR BAG
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E026000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Seat-Mounted Air BAGS Cannot Deploy As Intended, The Occupants Have An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Hickory Springs Will Inspect And Remove The DefeCTIve Seat Cover And Replace It With A New Seat Cover, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 31, 2017. Owners May Contact Hsm Customer Service At 1-800-438-5341.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20160901
End Of Manufacture
20170501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
29
Date Owners Notified
20170531
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20170515