SeatsRecall 91V-039 · Starcraft vehicles
STARCRAFT COMPANY recall 91V-039 covers 1,801 Starcraft vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
SEAT PEDESTALS ON MIDSHIP SEATS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED; THIS FAILURE OF THE SEAT BASE ADDS TO THE LOAD ON THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES A FAILURE TO MEET THE FMVSS 210 STANDARDS.
The risk
SEAT FAILURES CAUSE THE SAFETY BELTS TO NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANTS IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The fix
CHANGE THE WELD PATTERN ON THE SEAT PEDESTALS.
SYSTEM: SEAT PEDESTAL AND SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STARCRAFT VAN CONVERSIONS OF CHEVROLET TRUCK AND GMC G,DODGE TRUCK B, AND FORD TRUCK E VANS.
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.