THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL’S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT.
Bostrom Corporation – INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS
| Report Received Date | 04/02/1996 |
| NHTSA ID | 96E009000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT UPPER CAN FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING. THIS CAN RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 12500 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=96E009000) |
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