Auto-sleepers Group Midas: Rear Fixing Bolts For Swivel Seat May Fail

Recalling firm
AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP
Product
Vehicles: AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP MIDAS, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP DORSET, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP PALERMO, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP LANCASHIRE AND ES, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP SUSSEX, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP SYMBOL AND ES, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP INCA EK, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP NUEVO AND ES, AUTO-SLEEPERS GROUP INCA EL. Units affected: 4,905
Reason
The rear fixing bolts for the FASP swivel seat can in extreme circumstances fail. If the bolts do fail the rear of the seat runners will no longer be attached to the floor pan. This concern was realised during industry wide testing. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the 20mm 10.9 tensile strength allen key head bolts with 20mm 12.9 tensile strength Unbrako bolts.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2005-05-10
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/881d0c15-e52f-431a-890d-1687cf985aa8