Recall 93V090000
Seats — Tradewinds · reported 20 May 1993 · 200 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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