| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : UTILIMASTER | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19800201 - 19910301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V049000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910422 | Date Received by ODI: 19910325 | Date Added to Database: 19910328 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12659 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE PASSENGER FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT SEAT ARE DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE SEAT STRUCTURE. THE WELDS ON THE ALUMINUM WELD MOUNT ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE CHASSIS COULD FRACTURE IN AN ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 AND FMVSS 210. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AND OR THE SEAT BELTASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENTOF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
A STEEL MEMBER WILL BE INSTALLED ATTACHING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE CHASSIS FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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