Ricon Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Ricon Corporation in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 7, 2008

(Campaign #: RSB105.A)

6-WAY POWER SEAT BASE

RICON IS RECALLING 1,034 VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES, MODELS R1209, R1209-L, AND R1209-E, PRODUCED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2006, AND MAY 14, 2007, SOLD IN THE AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN FULL SIZE VANS. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A POOR (COLD) WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.

NHTSA ID: 08E046000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,034

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED SHOULD THE SEAT BASE PIN BREAK.

Corrective Action:

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. RICON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE AFFECTED BASES AS AFTERMARKET OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR RICON AT 818-267-3000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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