NHTSA recall 10V-271 (10V271000)

equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported June 15, 2010 - about 13 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V271000
Also written as: 10V-271
Reported: June 15, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~13
Component: equipment adaptive and mobility

What is being recalled

ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.

Why it is dangerous

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

ALL IN ONE MOBILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALL IN ONE MOBILITY AT 1-503-255-5005.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-271 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Dodge Grand Caravan - 2005

Ford E-150 - 1997

Honda Element - 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.