Union 1981–1985 Seats recall
Recalled March 6, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V037000 · Union
Remedy
INSTALL MISSING BRACE.
Units
289 units
Description
A BRACE BETWEEN THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THE CHASSIS RAIL WAS OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS OMISSION COULD CAUSE SEVERE DISTORTION OF THE DRIVER'S FLOOR AREA AND SEAT WOULD FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207-210. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEATS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT MAY FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT MINIMIZE INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
What to do
INSTALL MISSING BRACE.
Product
Union UNION
Manufacturer(s)
UNION CITY TRUCK & BODY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →