NHTSA recall 93V-213 (93V213000)

seats recall reported December 14, 1993 - about 17,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V213000
Also written as: 93V-213
Reported: December 14, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~17,000
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE SEAT BACK LATCH LEVER PIVOT RIVETS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISTORTION. THE DISTORTED ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE SEAT BACK RELEASE LATCH LEVER TO REMAIN IN THE RELEASED POSITION WHICH IS IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE FORCES ONTHE SEAT BACK MAY SUBJECT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT SEAT BACK LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-213 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1994

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