Reported Jun 6, 199412,000 vehicles affectedDYGERT SEATING, INC.Built Mar 1, 1991 – Aug 1, 1991
The defect
The round steel tubing used to manufacture the seatback can contain an inappropriate grade of steel or defective steel. This can cause the seatback to bend, warp, twist backwards, and to eventually break, causing the seatback to fail.
The risk
This can result in increased risk of injury to seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Equipment description: replacement seats for van conversions; models 500-30 and 500-31, in the following styles: meridian III, meridian vi, regal, M-1, brougham, quattro, commodore, ambassador, caprice, royale, and imperial. Note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agree upon service date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact dygert service center at 1-800-826-7328. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.