DODGE CARAVAN 1986: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V010000

Make Model Year
DODGE CARAVAN 1986
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1986-01-24 1986-01-23 1986-01-31

Production Dates: 1986-01-01 - 1986-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 275

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SEATS MAY BECOME DETACHED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

REPLACE INCORRECT SEAT RISERS.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR SEATS/FMVSS 207. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH 7 OR 8 PASSENGER SEATING.