Seats (National Seating CO.)
Vehicle equipment recall 01E-061. NHTSA received NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY’s report on Nov 26, 2001.
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The short answer
NHTSA received NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY’s report on Nov 26, 2001. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 23, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED DURING TESTING UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.” THE SEATS ARE MISSING WELDS.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Seats.
What should you do?
AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT RISER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY AT 1-800-222-7328 EXT. 230.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 9 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
- National Seating CO. 9808.31BBOBLP7NHTSA gives no dates made
- National Seating CO. Driver SeatNHTSA gives no dates made
- National Seating CO. 9802.11BBOBLS7NHTSA gives no dates made
Who is recalling it?
- Made by NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 23, 2026.