Recall 86V-037: 1981–1985 Union Union
UNION CITY BODY COMPANY recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Mar 6, 1986, covering about 289 vehicles.
The problem
A brace between the seat mounting bolts and the chassis rail was omitted during assembly. This omission could cause severe distortion of the driver's floor area and seat would fail to meet requirements of FMVSS 207-210. Consequence of defect: seats that fail to meet the FMVSS requirement may fail during an accident and would not minimize injury to its occupants.
The fix
Install missing brace.
Notes
System: brace for drivers seat pedestal/FMVSS 207-210.vehicle description: forward control walk in vans on chevrolet or gmc chassis with gvwr of over 10,000 lbs.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | UNION CITY BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 86V037000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Union Union | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 86V-037?
A brace between the seat mounting bolts and the chassis rail was omitted during assembly. This omission could cause severe distortion of the driver's floor area and seat would fail to meet requirements of FMVSS 207-210. Consequence of defect: seats that fail to meet the FMVSS requirement may fail during an accident and would not minimize injury to its occupants.
How is recall 86V-037 fixed?
Install missing brace.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.