ACCUBUILT VAN 2003: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V162000

Make Model Year
ACCUBUILT VAN 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-04-12 2004-04-02 2004-04-20

Manufacturers Involved: Accubuilt, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

CERTAIN MULTI-PASSENGER VANS WITH ONE OR MORE SEATS EQUIPPED WITH REAR DESIGNATED FORWARD FACING QUICK RELEASE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Consequence

THESE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE QUICK RELEASE FRAME SYSTEM ON THESE SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 1-419-222-1501.

Notes

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