Kustom Fit recall: Seats
What is wrong
Kustom fit, a division of villa furniture mfg co. Inc. Is recalling certain swivel pedestals, p/ n 3429, sold and installed in general motors chevrolet class b vans. A support bracket retainer plate, p/n 16393, was not welded to the rear underside of the swivel top plate. The swivel pedestals fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
What could happen
The swivel pedestals may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Kustom fit is working with van converters to notify owners of the swivel pedestals in the affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized van converters, dealers, and service centers. The safety recall began on september 21, 2010. Owners may contact kustom fit at 1-323-564-4481.
Vehicles covered
- Kustom Fit Driver/Passenger Seat
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E030000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Villa International
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 28, 2010
- Owners notified
- Sep 13, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 2, 2009 to Jun 3, 2010
- Part
- Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
Notes
Owners 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kustom Fit recall: Seats May 3, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.