Vehicle recall 82V017000 · March 1, 1982

1982 Zimmer Zimmer

The seat back of the driver and the three passenger seats can fail and separate from the seat section of the seat.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The seat back of the driver and the three passenger seats can fail and separate from the seat section of the seat.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the seats on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: motor vans.system: interior; seat backs.consequences of defect: failure of the driver seat back may cause the driver tofall off the seat, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: until the defect is remedied, the driver should avoid leaning heavilyagainst the seat back.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V017000
Reported to NHTSA: March 1, 1982
Filed by: ZIMMER HOMES CORP.
Owner notification: February 23, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 78
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 82V017000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Zimmer Zimmer (1982): 1982

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