NHTSA Campaign 10E030000 — KUSTOM FIT DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT 9999 SEATS
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 10E030000. Vehicle: KUSTOM FIT DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT. Component: SEATS.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10E030000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | KUSTOM FIT DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Manufacturer | VILLA INTERNATIONAL |
Official summary
KUSTOM FIT, A DIVISION OF VILLA FURNITURE MFG CO. INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SWIVEL PEDESTALS, P/ N 3429, SOLD AND INSTALLED IN GENERAL MOTORS CHEVROLET CLASS B VANS. A SUPPORT BRACKET RETAINER PLATE, P/N 16393, WAS NOT WELDED TO THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE SWIVEL TOP PLATE. THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Official consequence
THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS MAY FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Official remedy
KUSTOM FIT IS WORKING WITH VAN CONVERTERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED VAN CONVERTERS, DEALERS, AND SERVICE CENTERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUSTOM FIT AT 1-323-564-4481.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86611 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10E030000 |
| Make | KUSTOM FIT |
| Model | DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Manufacturer Name | VILLA INTERNATIONAL |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-06-02 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-06-03 |
| Record Type Code | E |
| Potentially Affected Units | 17 |
| Action Date | 2010-09-13 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | KUSTOM FIT |
| Report Date | 2010-07-28 |
| Notification Date | 2010-07-29 |
| Additional Field 17 | 571 |
| Additional Field 18 | 207 |
| Official Summary | KUSTOM FIT, A DIVISION OF VILLA FURNITURE MFG CO. INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SWIVEL PEDESTALS, P/ N 3429, SOLD AND INSTALLED IN GENERAL MOTORS CHEVROLET CLASS B VANS. A SUPPORT BRACKET RETAINER PLATE, P/N 16393, WAS NOT WELDED TO THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE SWIVEL TOP PLATE. THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
| Official Consequence | THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS MAY FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Official Remedy | KUSTOM FIT IS WORKING WITH VAN CONVERTERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED VAN CONVERTERS, DEALERS, AND SERVICE CENTERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUSTOM FIT AT 1-323-564-4481. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000036562000877933000000318 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |