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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E033000

Stabilus Bloc-O-Lift — Seats

Published August 9, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 9, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10E033000, published August 9, 2010. Recalling firm: NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; Stabilus Bloc-O-Lift — Seats.

What's the hazard

NATIONAL SEATING CO. (NSC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 10 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AND ALSO SOLD AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.

What to do

NSC WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NSC AT 1-423-884-6651.

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Recall details

Brand
STABILUS
Model
BLOC-O-LIFT
Manufacturer
NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY
Lot
STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Stabilus Bloc-O-Lift — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E033000 on August 9, 2010. Reported hazard: NATIONAL SEATING CO. (NSC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 10 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AND ALSO SOLD AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.

What should I do if I have this product?

NSC WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NSC AT 1-423-884-6651.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STABILUS. Model: BLOC-O-LIFT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)