Recall 16E079000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 16E079000 · announced October 25, 2016 · Atwood · 1,540 units affected

The problem

Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) is recalling certain left side seat adjusters, model numbers 486059, 486053, 486077, 487952, and 486954, used in All Belts to Seats (ABTS) applications, manufactured June 14, 2016, to August 31, 2016. The affected seat adjusters may allow seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

The risk

If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.

What to do

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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