TRADEWINDS SCHOONER 1993: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRADEWINDS | SCHOONER | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-06-10 | 1993-05-20 | 1993-05-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: TRADEWINDS CONVERSIONS
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
THE LATCHING OR LOCKING PIN ON THE MID-SEATING PEDESTAL DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY MEET THE MINIMUM LOAD TEST, AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
OCCUPANTS IN SEATS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM LOADREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207 ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN ASUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
TRADEWINDS CONVERSIONS HAS NOT PROPOSED A CORRECTIVE ACTION.
SYSTEM: INTERIORS; SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORD TRUCK E150 CONVERSION VANS.NOTE: NHTSA HAS DENIED THE MANUFACTURER'S PETITION REQUESTING THAT NHTSADETERMINE THAT THIS FMVSS NON-COMPLIANCE DOES NOT CREATE AN UNREASONABLE RISKTO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY. THEREFORE THE MANUFACTURER WILL CONDUCT AN OWNERNOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.
