NHTSA Recall 12V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V496000; Date: Oct. 9, 2012
The seat covers were built with special stitching on one side to permit side airbag deployment from the seat bolster. If the seat covers are installed on the incorrect seats, the seat cover will not allow side airbag deployment during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Braun Entervan
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Braun Corporation
Affected Units:: 60
Recall Summary:
Braun is recalling certain model year 2012 entervan vehicles equipped with aftermarket seat covers, part numbers e51815k-d90-11 and e51817k-11, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through September 21, 2012. The seat covers may have been incorrectly installed with the driver seat cover on the passenger seat and vice versa and will have an 'srs airbag' label located on the inboard seat bolster.
How to Fix:
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the seat covers as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact braun customer service center at 1-800-488-0359.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 2012
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