Tradewinds Recall 93V090000: Seats
NHTSA recall 93V090000 · announced May 20, 1993 · filed by Tradewinds Conversions · 200 units affected
The problem
THE LATCHING OR LOCKING PIN ON THE MID-SEATING PEDESTAL DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY MEET THE MINIMUM LOAD TEST, AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
The risk
OCCUPANTS IN SEATS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM LOADREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207 ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN ASUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
What to do
TRADEWINDS CONVERSIONS HAS NOT PROPOSED A CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIORS; SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORD TRUCK E150 CONVERSION VANS.NOTE: NHTSA HAS DENIED THE MANUFACTURER'S PETITION REQUESTING THAT NHTSADETERMINE THAT THIS FMVSS NON-COMPLIANCE DOES NOT CREATE AN UNREASONABLE RISKTO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY. THEREFORE THE MANUFACTURER WILL CONDUCT AN OWNERNOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.
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.