Kustom Fit Swivel Pedestals Recalled for Welding Defect in GM Vans
Kustom Fit is recalling swivel pedestals installed in Chevrolet Class B vans because a missing weld may cause failure in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seating system) that may fail in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Kustom Fit, a division of Villa Furniture Mfg Co. Inc., is recalling certain swivel pedestals (P/N 3429) that were sold and installed in General Motors Chevrolet Class B vans. The recall involves a support bracket retainer plate (P/N 16393) that was not welded to the rear underside of the swivel top plate. As a result, the swivel pedestals do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Nos. 207 (Seating Systems) and 210 (Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages).
The defect may cause the swivel pedestals to fail in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant. The safety recall began on September 21, 2010.
Kustom Fit is working with van converters to notify owners of the affected vehicles. The swivel pedestals will be repaired free of charge by authorized van converters, dealers, and service centers. Owners may contact Kustom Fit at 1-323-564-4481 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SEATS recall
- Manufacturer
- VILLA INTERNATIONAL
- Category
- Vehicle — Seating Systems
- Affected units
- 17
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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