SeatsRecall 91V-038 · Starcraft vehicles
STARCRAFT COMPANY recall 91V-038 covers 444 Starcraft vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
INCORRECT SEAT BASE WELDS ON THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS CAUSES FAILURES OF THE SEAT BASE, AND CONSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES, WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE FMVSS 210 STANDARDS.
The risk
IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, THE FAILURE OF THE SEATBASE AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURES OF THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES MAY CAUSE SEATSTO NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The fix
CHANGE THE WELD PATTERN OF THE SEAT PEDESTALS.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STARCRAFT VAN CONVERSIONS OF DODGE TRUCK B CHASSIS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1989 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.