Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08E046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E046000 by Ricon Corporation. Includes 1,034 affected units, 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASE, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ricon is recalling 1,034 vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases, models r1209, r1209-l, and r1209-e, produced between january 1, 2006, and may 14, 2007, sold in the aftermarket and installed as original equipment in certain full size vans. there is a possibility of a poor (cold) weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. ricon will notify owners who purchased the affected bases as aftermarket or replacement equipment. the recall is expected to begin during august 2008. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E046000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-08-07T00:00:00

Subject: 6-way power seat base

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 1,034

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RSB105.A

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Ricon is recalling 1,034 vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases, models r1209, r1209-l, and r1209-e, produced between january 1, 2006, and may 14, 2007, sold in the aftermarket and installed as original equipment in certain full size vans. there is a possibility of a poor (cold) weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.

Consequence Summary: The seat occupant may be injured should the seat base pin break.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. ricon will notify owners who purchased the affected bases as aftermarket or replacement equipment. the recall is expected to begin during august 2008. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E046000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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