| Make : ELK | Model : VAN CONVERSION | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V177000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930119 | Date Received by ODI: 19921202 | Date Added to Database: 19921221 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BOSS MFG. AND DIST.,INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELK AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MID-POSITION SEAT PEDESTAL LOCKING PIN ON THE REMOVALBE SECTION OF THE PEDESTAL FAILED THE LOAD TEST REQUIREMENT. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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