UNION UNSPECIFIED 1983: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UNION | UNSPECIFIED | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-05-01 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-03-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: UNION CITY TRUCK & BODY
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 289
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
A BRACE BETWEEN THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THE CHASSIS RAIL WAS OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS OMISSION COULD CAUSE SEVERE DISTORTION OF THE DRIVER'S FLOOR AREA AND SEAT WOULD FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207-210. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEATS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT MAY FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT MINIMIZE INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
INSTALL MISSING BRACE.
SYSTEM: BRACE FOR DRIVERS SEAT PEDESTAL/FMVSS 207-210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORWARD CONTROL WALK IN VANS ON CHEVROLET OR GMC CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF OVER 10,000 LBS.
