Recall 10V-270: 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2000 Ford E-150 and 2 more
ACCESS OPTIONS, INC recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jun 17, 2010, covering about 4 vehicles.
The problem
Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base may have a defective (Cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. The weld could fail.
The risk
The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
The fix
The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Notes
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by access options and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford, toyota, and dodge.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ACCESS OPTIONS, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V270000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2000 | All years |
| Ford E-150 | 2000 | All years |
| Ford E-350 | 2007 | All years |
| Toyota Sienna | 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-270?
Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base may have a defective (Cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. The weld could fail.
How is recall 10V-270 fixed?
The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.