VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM 1998: SEATS
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : QUANTUM | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1996-09-12 - 2005-02-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V072000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-04-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-03-04 | Date Added to Database: 2005-03-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1600 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE SEAT TETHER RESTRAINS THE SEAT DURING PULL TESTING AS THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT ON THEIR OWN. THE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS ARE TOO LONG. |
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Consequence:
THE OCCUPANT WILL EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION SEAT RESTRAINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS WITH SHORTER TETHERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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