NHTSA safety recall

Recall 95V075000

Seats — Independent Mobility · reported 5 Apr 1995 · 48 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

DURING TESTING OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," THE SEAT BASE DEFORMS ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK ANCHORAGES TO DETACH FROM THE FLOOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207.

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OCCUPANTS IN SEATS THAT DO NO MEET THE MINIMUM LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207 ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDENT STOP OR ACCIDENT.

The fix

INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BASE EXTENSION WITH A REDESIGNED SEAT BASE EXTENSION.

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS; FMVSS NO. 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DODGE CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERSION VANS BY INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS, EQUIPPED WITH QUAD COMMAND SEAT BASES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS AT 1-505-326-4538. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

NHTSA campaign
95V075000
Filed by
Independent Mobility Sys.
Report received
5 Apr 1995
Owners notified
19 May 1995
Potentially affected
48

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.

1991 Independent Mobility Chrysler Town & Country 1992 Independent Mobility Chrysler Town & Country 1993 Independent Mobility Chrysler Town & Country 1994 Independent Mobility Chrysler Town & Country 1995 Independent Mobility Chrysler Town & Country 1992 Independent Mobility Dodge Caravan 1993 Independent Mobility Dodge Caravan 1994 Independent Mobility Dodge Caravan 1995 Independent Mobility Dodge Caravan 1991 Independent Mobility Plymouth Voyager 1992 Independent Mobility Plymouth Voyager 1993 Independent Mobility Plymouth Voyager 1994 Independent Mobility Plymouth Voyager

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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