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Kustom FIT Seats recall

Recalled July 28, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10E030000 · Kustom FIT

Hazard
THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS MAY FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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.
Units
17 units

Description

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."

What to do

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.

Product
Kustom FIT DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT
Manufacturer(s)
KUSTOM FIT

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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