Kustom Fit Driver/passenger Seat Recalls

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July 29th, 2010

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10E030000
Manufacturer: KUSTOM FIT
Manufactured Begin Date: June 2nd, 2009
Manufactured End Date: June 3rd, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: September 13th, 2010

Defect Summary:
KUSTOM FIT, A DIVISION OF VILLA FURNITURE MFG CO. INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SWIVEL PEDESTALS, P/ N 3429, SOLD AND INSTALLED IN GENERAL MOTORS CHEVROLET CLASS B VANS. A SUPPORT BRACKET RETAINER PLATE, P/N 16393, WAS NOT WELDED TO THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE SWIVEL TOP PLATE. THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence Summary:
THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS MAY FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
KUSTOM FIT IS WORKING WITH VAN CONVERTERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE SWIVEL PEDESTALS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED VAN CONVERTERS, DEALERS, AND SERVICE CENTERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUSTOM FIT AT 1-323-564-4481.

Recall Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

May 10th, 2010

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10E015000
Manufacturer: KUSTOM FIT
Date of Owner Notification: July 1st, 2010

Defect Summary:
KUSTOM FIT, A DIVISION OF VILLA FURNITURE MFG CO. INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, PART NO. 5564, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR REXHALL MOTORHOMES. THE SEAT'S SLIDE TRACKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE STATIC PULL TEST OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT'S SLIDE TRACKS CAN SEPARATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
KUSTOM FIT IS WORKING WITH REXHALL TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE SEATS IN THE MOTORHOMES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DEALERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUSTOM FIT AT 1-323-564-4481.

Recall Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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