NHTSA recall 92V177000
Seats
Elkhart Van Conversion
Reported Dec 2, 19921,000 vehicles affectedBOSS MFG. AND DIST.,INC.
The defect
The mid-position seat pedestal locking pin on the removalbe section of the pedestal failed the load test requirement.
The risk
The seating systems on these conversion vans do not meetthe requirements of fmvss 207, and would not properly protect the seat occupantin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
The remedy
The safety belt retractor will be removed from the seat pedestal and remounted to the floor with the proper backing plate to reduce the load on the pedestal in event of a sudden stop or accident.