Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E046000 Reported August 7, 2008

6-way power seat base

Ricon Corporation · N/A · 1,034 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E046000
Manufacturer Campaign
RSB105.A
Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,034
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 7, 2008

Defect Summary

Ricon is recalling 1,034 vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases, models r1209, r1209-l, and r1209-e, produced between january 1, 2006, and may 14, 2007, sold in the aftermarket and installed as original equipment in certain full size vans. there is a possibility of a poor (cold) weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.

Safety Consequence

The seat occupant may be injured should the seat base pin break.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. ricon will notify owners who purchased the affected bases as aftermarket or replacement equipment. the recall is expected to begin during august 2008. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ricon Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 08E046000 or campaign RSB105.A.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08E046000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08E046000?

NHTSA recall 08E046000 was issued by Ricon Corporation on August 7, 2008. It addresses: 6-way power seat base. The recall affects approximately 1,034 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ricon Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E046000 or the manufacturer campaign number RSB105.A. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.