Union Recall 86V037000: Seats
NHTSA recall 86V037000 · announced March 6, 1986 · filed by Union City Body Company · 289 units affected
The problem
A BRACE BETWEEN THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THE CHASSIS RAIL WAS OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS OMISSION COULD CAUSE SEVERE DISTORTION OF THE DRIVER'S FLOOR AREA AND SEAT WOULD FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207-210. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEATS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT MAY FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT MINIMIZE INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
What to do
INSTALL MISSING BRACE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: BRACE FOR DRIVERS SEAT PEDESTAL/FMVSS 207-210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORWARD CONTROL WALK IN VANS ON CHEVROLET OR GMC CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF OVER 10,000 LBS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.