SeatsRecall 00V-120 · 1996–2000 Union City Built Body

UNION CITY BODY COMPANY recall 00V-120 covers 25 1996–2000 Union City Built Body for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected251 model

ReportedApr 3, 2000Owners notified Mar 15, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V120000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUILT BODIES (FREIGHTLINER MT-55 CHASSIS). THE PASSENGER SEAT ONLY SEAT BASE ANCHORAGE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

What to do

The fix

A PROPER ANCHOR BASE WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UNION CITY AT 1-765-964-3121. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Union City Built Body1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Built from January 1, 1996 to February 28, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.