Vehicle recall 92V177000 · December 2, 1992

1992 Elkhart Van Conversion

The mid-position seat pedestal locking pin on the removalbe section of the pedestal failed the load test requirement.

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

Summary: The mid-position seat pedestal locking pin on the removalbe section of the pedestal failed the load test requirement.
Consequence: The seating systems on these conversion vans do not meetthe requirements of FMVSS 207, and would not properly protect the seat occupantin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: The safety belt retractor will be removed from the seat pedestal and remounted to the floor with the proper backing plate to reduce the load on the pedestal in event of a sudden stop or accident.
Notes: System: seating system; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE description: elk van conversions of Dodge vans with DDN200E seats.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V177000
Reported to NHTSA: December 2, 1992
Filed by: BOSS MFG. AND DIST.,INC.
Owner notification: January 19, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Seats

Recall 92V177000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Elkhart Van Conversion (1992): 1992

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