CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Mobility Ventures LLC (Mobility Ventures) is recalling certain 2011-2016 MV-1 vehicles. During a hard rear impact, the driver's seat-height adjustment assembly may disengage from the seat track and the fore/aft seat adjuster may be released, potentially causing the seat to disengage from the seat track.
- Risk
- If the driver's seat partially of fully disengages from the seat track in a rear-end crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Mobility Ventures will notify owners, and dealers will install a seat track reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678. Mobility Ventures number for this recall is R1801.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's seat-height adjustment assembly may disengage from the seat track during a hard rear impact, and the fore/aft seat adjuster may release. As a result, the driver's seat could partially or fully come off its track in a rear-end crash.
If the seat moves out of position or detaches in a crash, the driver faces an increased risk of injury. Owners should not wait to have this addressed.
The repair is free: dealers will install a seat track reinforcement kit at no cost. Mobility Ventures will notify owners. You can contact Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678, referencing recall R1801, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mobility Ventures MV-1 | 201120122013201420152016 |
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