Recall 10V261 covers 2 2005, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vans with defective power seat base welds. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Recall 10V261 covers 2 2005, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan conversion vans equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases because a weld at the pivoting plate and pin can be defective. If the seat-base pin breaks, the seat occupant can be injured; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base in these 2005, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan conversion vans is the powered mount under the seat. It lets the seat move and pivot so the driver or passenger can get into position, while the base keeps the seat attached to the van structure.
The problem is a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin. That weld is supposed to lock those pieces together. If the weld breaks, the plate and pin no longer act as one joined part, and the seat base loses the fixed connection it needs during normal use.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on noise, looseness, or a seat movement problem to appear before the weld fails.
Who's affected?
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 2 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat base pin breaks, the seat occupant can be injured. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and avoid delaying the dealer visit. The year and model are not enough; the VIN decides. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005 or 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is included in this recall.
- Confirm whether the owner notice mailed on June 10, 2010 was received for the van.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer or call 1-602-385-5988 for repair routing before scheduling service.
- Ask for the free seat-base repair that fixes the defective weld between the pivoting plate and pivoting plate pin.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V261 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician repairs the VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base in the converted Grand Caravan. The work focuses on the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin, where the recall describes a defective weld. AMP began owner notification on June 10, 2010, and the repair is performed free of charge. If your VIN is included, ask the service desk to confirm the seat base repair before the visit.
Timeline
| June 10, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V261?
Recall 10V261 covers 2 2005, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan conversion vans with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases. A defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and pin can let the seat base pin break, injuring the seat occupant.
What should I do if my 2005, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V261. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer or call 1-602-385-5988 and reference recall 10V261. The seat-base repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy for recall 10V261 is a free repair for the defective 6-way power seat base weld.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to the seat occupant if the seat base pin breaks. The defect involves the weld between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin, so the repair path is to have the seat base defect corrected for free.
When did recall 10V261 begin?
The safety recall began on June 10, 2010. If you own a 2005 or 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan conversion van, the VIN still decides whether this recall applies, including vehicles bought used after the original owner notice.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V261000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-602-385-5988 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V261 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V261000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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