Campaign 19E-037

Due to poor weld penetration, the motor mount for the front vertical adjustment may separate and the riser may come out of position, causing the…

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Defect summary

Seats Incorporated is recalling certain ABTS 6-way, seats, part number 314313. Due to poor weld penetration, the motor mount for the front vertical adjustment may separate and the riser may come out of position, causing the seat to unexpectedly move. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

In the event of a forward impact crash, the front vertical adjustment may inadvertently adjust, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Seat Incorporated will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat, free of charge. The recall began July 15, 2019. Owners may contact Seats Incorporated customer service at 1-800-767-3287.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 19E037000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 19E-037
MakeModelModel years
Seats IncorporatedAbts 6-WAYYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.