SeatsRecall 86V-037 · 1981–1985 Union Union

UNION CITY BODY COMPANY recall 86V-037 covers 289 1981–1985 Union Union for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2891 model

ReportedMar 6, 1986Owners notified May 1, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A BRACE BETWEEN THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THE CHASSIS RAIL WAS OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS OMISSION COULD CAUSE SEVERE DISTORTION OF THE DRIVER'S FLOOR AREA AND SEAT WOULD FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207-210. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEATS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT MAY FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT MINIMIZE INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL MISSING BRACE.

SYSTEM: BRACE FOR DRIVERS SEAT PEDESTAL/FMVSS 207-210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORWARD CONTROL WALK IN VANS ON CHEVROLET OR GMC CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF OVER 10,000 LBS.

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 Union1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.