Seats Seat: Seats recall

What's wrong

Seats Incorporated is recalling certain Passenger Flip Seats, with part number, 188599VN01. The passenger flip-up seat may be missing the safety clip that prevents the pivot rod from sliding.

Why it matters

The passenger flip-up seat may fall without the safety clip, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the retaining rings, free of charge. Owners may contact Seats Incorporated customer service at 1-800-767-3287.

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.nhtsa.gov.Please be reminded of the following requirements:You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers.Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C