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Bostrom Seats recall
Recalled April 2, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96E009000 · Bostrom
Hazard
THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT UPPER CAN FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING. THIS CAN RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT.
Units
12,500 units
Description
THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT.
Product
Bostrom F222 · Bostrom ROUTEMASTER
Manufacturer(s)
Bostrom Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →