Recall 01E061000: Seats

NHTSA recall 01E061000 · announced November 26, 2001 · National Seating Co · 9 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED DURING TESTING UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEATS ARE MISSING WELDS.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.

What to do

AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT RISER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY AT 1-800-222-7328 EXT. 230.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.