Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
09/06/20011
 The drivers power seat switch was inoperative due to a loose connector, the consumer believes the repair should have been repaired under warranty but the dealer stated that since the switch had not failed that it simply had a loose connection it was not covered. nlm
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
09/10/20041
 While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front driver's side. when the vehicle was parked driver's side seat became detached from the bottom of the floor, no anchorage or bolt was holding the seat in position. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat needed to be replaced. this vehicle was not on recall and consumer would be charged for repairs. *ak
 Vehicle was at a stand still was was rear ended in which both driver's side and passenger's side seatback bolts broke, causing seat to fall backwards in the reclininng position, and causing injuries to both driver side and passenger side occupants. please provide any further details.*ak
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
05/01/2000105/01/2000
 The placement and size of the driver-side and passenger-side door window along with the position of the driver seat in the rear position limits visibility to the point of creating a hazard. average-sized (and larger) drivers must lean forward while sitting in the seat to see out before pulling into traffic. a number of complaints and near-miss collisions due to reduced visibility have been reported to the safety office by maintenance workers assigned to subject vans. a preliminary investigation by safety officials has been completed; alleged conditions are founded. request further investigation and coordination with consumer product safety commission. please advise. *ak