Atwood Left Side Seat Adjuster recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 25, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Atwood Mobile Products recalls Atwood Left Side Seat Adjuster

Recall number

16E079000

Brand / firm

Atwood

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,540 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) is recalling certain left side seat adjusters, model numbers 486059, 486053, 486077, 487952, and 486954, used in All Belts to Seats (ABTS) applications, manufactured June 14, 2016, to August 31, 2016. The affected seat adjusters may allow seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.