Recall 10V270 covers 4 2000, 2006, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, E-350, E-150, and Sienna vehicles for a seat-base weld defect. Repair is free.
Dodge is recalling 4 vehicles from 2000, 2006, 2007, including the Grand Caravan, because VMI/Ricon six-way power seat bases have a defective weld on the pivot pin attached to the swivel plate. If the weld fails and 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 six-way power seat base in the 2000, 2006, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, E-350, E-150, and Sienna is the powered mount under the seat. It lets the seat move and swivel so the driver or passenger can get into position and stay supported. A pivot pin connects to a swivel plate, and that connection has to hold the seat steady as the vehicle moves.
On affected vehicles, the pivot pin was welded to the swivel plate with a defective cold weld. A cold weld has not bonded the metal properly, so the joint is weaker than intended from the start. If that weld fails, the pivot pin separates from the swivel plate and the seat base no longer holds the seat the way it was designed to hold it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not describe a sound, warning light, looseness, or other visible clue before the weld lets go.
Who's affected?
Spans van and minivan models from the 2000, 2006, and 2007 model years, all involving the seat assembly.
| 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2007 Ford E-350 | seat assembly |
| 2000 Ford E-150 | seat assembly |
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 4 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken seat base pin can injure the seat occupant by allowing the seat base to fail. There is no listed warning sign before the pin breaks, so schedule the repair soon and ask the dealer how to handle the vehicle before your appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2000, 2006, or 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, E-350, E-150, or Sienna is included in this recall.
- Contact Access Option at 831-722-6804 to confirm the free swivel-plate replacement for the 6-way power seat base.
- Reference recall number 10V270 when you call or when you speak with a franchised Dodge dealer.
- Avoid using the 6-way power seat base until the swivel plate is inspected and replaced if needed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician checks the VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base and replaces the swivel plate free of charge if the defective weld at the pivot pin requires replacement. The source remedy states the recall began on June 8, 2010, but the current remedy status is not listed in this input. Confirm the repair path with the dealer before scheduling. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| June 8, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V270?
Recall 10V270 covers 4 2000, 2006, and 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, E-350, E-150, and Sienna vehicles equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases. A cold weld on the pivot pin can fail, and the seat occupant can be injured if the seat base pin breaks.
What should I do if my 2000, 2006, or 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, E-350, E-150, or Sienna is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V270. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer or call the recall contact at 831-722-6804 and ask for the seat-base swivel plate inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 10V270 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be completed at no cost. The remedy for recall 10V270 is replacement of the seat-base swivel plate free of charge when the recalled VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base needs it.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to the person sitting in the affected seat. The recalled seat base has a pivot-pin weld that can fail. If the seat base pin breaks, the seat occupant can be injured. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free seat-base repair.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair began on June 8, 2010. For an included vehicle, ask the dealer or recall contact about the VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base and the free swivel plate replacement tied to recall 10V270.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V270000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 831-722-6804 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V270 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V270000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →