Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E026000 Reported May 15, 2017

Covers may prevent seat-mounted airbag deployment

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company · N/A · 29 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
29
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 15, 2017
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain summit-brand driver and front passenger seat accessory seat covers sold for use in ram promaster, ford transit and mercedes sprinter vehicles. the outside edge seam of the seat cover may not open up as designed, possibly affecting the deployment of the seat-mounted air bags in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat-mounted air bags cannot deploy as intended, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Hickory springs will inspect and remove the defective seat cover and replace it with a new seat cover, free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2017. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

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 Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 17E026000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17E026000

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

What is recall 17E026000?

NHTSA recall 17E026000 was issued by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company on May 15, 2017. It addresses: Covers may prevent seat-mounted airbag deployment. The recall affects approximately 29 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E026000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.