DODGE DODGE TRUCK 1976: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V257000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DODGE TRUCK | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-15 | 1978-12-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-11-01 - 1977-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 256
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". THE REQUIRED UNDERBODY SEAT REINFORCEMENTS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. WITHOUT THE REINFORCEMENTS, THE SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE TO PREVENT SEAT DETACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH SITUATION.
DEALER WILL INSTALL UNDERBODY REINFORCEMENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; BUCKET SEATS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEATS FAIL TO REMAIN PROPERLY ANCHORED IN THE EVENTOF A VEHICLE IMPACT, THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED.
