The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V270000·Announced 2010-06-17

Access Options Recalls Modified Ford, Dodge, Toyota Vans and Trucks

Access Options is recalling certain modified Ford, Dodge, and Toyota vehicles due to a potential weld defect in the power seat base that could cause injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle component (seat base weld) that could lead to occupant injury, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Access Options, Inc. is recalling certain trucks and vans built on Ford E-150, E-350, Toyota Sienna, and Dodge Grand Caravan chassis. These vehicles were altered by Access Options and equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases. This recall pertains only to vehicles modified by Access Options and has no relation to vehicles manufactured by Ford, Toyota, or Dodge.

The defect involves a potentially defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin welded to the swivel plate of the 6-way power seat base. If this weld fails, the seat base pin could break, potentially injuring the seat occupant.

Owners should contact Access Options at 831-722-6804 to have the swivel plate replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on June 8, 2010. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, TOYOTA, DODGE E-350, E-150, SIENNA, GRAND CARAVAN
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
ACCESS OPTIONS, INC
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Seat Modification
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • E-350
  • E-150
  • SIENNA
  • GRAND CARAVAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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