NHTSA recall 10E030000 · Equipment
Seats
The defect
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."
The risk
The swivel pedestals may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The 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.