NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26E017000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Published April 1, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2026
What's the hazard
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain R1200 series 6-Way and 4-Way Power Transfer Seat Base (PTSB) motorized seat bases. The PTSB gear motor may fail to lock the seat in place when certain forces are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems.
What to do
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 14, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Recall details
- Brand
- RICON
- Model
- R17740 (SEATBASE)
- Manufacturer
- Ricon Corporation
- Lot
- RICON R17740 (SEATBASE) | RICON R1209-L (SEATBASE) | RICON R1209-E (SEATBASE) | RICON R1209 (SEATBASE)
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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