The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16E071000·Announced 2016-09-13

EVS Emergency Vehicle Seats Recalled for Slide Track Defect

EVS is recalling emergency vehicle seats with Dometic/Atwood slide tracks that may not engage properly, increasing injury risk 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 where seats may move in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Plain-English summary

EVS, Ltd. is recalling specific emergency vehicle seats, including model numbers 1880, 1870, 1780, 1770, 1740, 1750, 1800, 1850, 1900, and 2000. The affected seats are equipped with Dometic/Atwood slide tracks that may not properly engage, allowing the seats to move during a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207 and 210 regarding seating systems and seat belt anchorages.

If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of injury. EVS will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact EVS customer service at 1-800-364-3218 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
EVS, Ltd
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle Seats
Hazard
Affected units
389

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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