Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Vehicles Equipped With Isringhausen Seats In The Driver Position. Two Welds Located On The Back Rest Adjustment Side Of The Seat Frame Did Not Meet The Manufacturer’S Specifications.
Make Of Vehicle
UNION CITY
Model Of Vehicle
VAN
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V178001
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If These Welds Were Not To Specification, Back Rest Loads Could Cause The Welds To Fail. The Back Rest Would Disengage From The Seat Frame Allowing Loss Of Support To The Driver’S Torso And Possibly Causing Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Isringhausen Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy Campaign For This Recall. Dealers Will Inspect These Seats And Replace The Seat Frame Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Union City Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19960115
End Of Manufacture
19960715
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1496
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Union City Body Company Llc
Date Report Received
19960923