Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #17E026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E026000 by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. Affecting summit-brand driver and front passenger seat accessory seat covers sold for use in ram promaster, ford transit and mercedes sprinter vehicles Includes 29 affected units, Covers may Prevent Seat-Mounted Airbag Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

summit-brand driver and front passenger seat accessory seat covers sold for use in ram promaster, ford transit and mercedes sprinter vehicles

Defect Summary

Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain summit-brand driver and front passenger seat accessory seat covers sold for use in ram promaster, ford transit and mercedes sprinter vehicles. the outside edge seam of the seat cover may not open up as designed, possibly affecting the deployment of the seat-mounted air bags in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hickory springs will inspect and remove the defective seat cover and replace it with a new seat cover, free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2017. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17E026000
Report Received Date: 2017-05-15T00:00:00
Subject: Covers may prevent seat-mounted airbag deployment
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 29

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain summit-brand driver and front passenger seat accessory seat covers sold for use in ram promaster, ford transit and mercedes sprinter vehicles. the outside edge seam of the seat cover may not open up as designed, possibly affecting the deployment of the seat-mounted air bags in the event of a crash.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, if the seat-mounted air bags cannot deploy as intended, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Hickory springs will inspect and remove the defective seat cover and replace it with a new seat cover, free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2017. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 17E026000
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