The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16E079000·Announced 2016-10-25

Atwood Recalls Left Side Seat Adjusters for Crash Safety Non-Compliance

Atwood Mobile Products is recalling specific left side seat adjusters used in vehicle seat belts because they may allow seats to move during a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 seat anchorages may fail during a crash, leading to increased injury risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Atwood Mobile Products is recalling certain left side seat adjusters, model numbers 486059, 486053, 486077, 487952, and 486954, used in All Belts to Seats (ABTS) applications. These components were manufactured between June 14, 2016, and August 31, 2016.

The affected seat adjusters may allow seats to move in the event of a crash. This defect causes the components to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." If the seat moves during a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of injury.

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE recall
Manufacturer
Atwood Mobile Products
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts / Anchorages
Hazard
Affected units
1,540

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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