Independent Mobility Recall 95V075000: Seats

NHTSA recall 95V075000 · announced April 5, 1995 · filed by Independent Mobility Sys. · 48 units affected

The problem

DURING TESTING OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," THE SEAT BASE DEFORMS ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK ANCHORAGES TO DETACH FROM THE FLOOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207.

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OCCUPANTS IN SEATS THAT DO NO MEET THE MINIMUM LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207 ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDENT STOP OR ACCIDENT.

What to do

INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BASE EXTENSION WITH A REDESIGNED SEAT BASE EXTENSION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS; FMVSS NO. 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DODGE CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERSION VANS BY INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS, EQUIPPED WITH QUAD COMMAND SEAT BASES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS AT 1-505-326-4538. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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.