The problem
Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on Ford e150, e350, Toyota sienna, and Dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base May have a defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. The weld could fail.
The risk
The seat occupant May be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
The fix
The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on June 8, 2010. Owners May contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-270 (10V270000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Seats |
| Report date | June 17, 2010 |
| Owners notified | June 8, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 4 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seats
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-270 repair free?
Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on June 8, 2010. Owners May contact access option at 831-722-6804.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.