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Vans - Insufficient weld may cause seat cushion to shift
Official notice
6 Nov 2019
Last checked
6 Nov 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Vans - Insufficient weld may cause seat cushion to shift. In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2019-11-06.
What to do now
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tilt adjuster for the front seats, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on december 19, 2019. The recall began march 9, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3sitzver.
Units affected
3
Recall number
VS3SITZVER
Official notice
2019-11-06
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Vans. Contact: Daimler Vans USA, LLC.
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