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Starcraft GT Recall 91V039: Seats

NHTSA campaign 91V039, reported March 6, 1991, 1,801 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V039STARCRAFT COMPANY
Component
SEATS
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.
Risk
SEAT FAILURES CAUSE THE SAFETY BELTS TO NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANTS IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
CHANGE THE WELD PATTERN ON THE SEAT PEDESTALS.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Starcraft GT1990
Starcraft LX1990
Starcraft SL1990