United StatesRicon is recalling 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, meaning the seats do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207 and a moving seat may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. The remedy is under development; interim owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2026, another notice will be sent when the remedy is available, and owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26E017000
The hazard
A seat that moves may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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