Recall 10V271 covers 13 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Buick adaptive-mobility vehicles with defective 6-way seat-base welds. Repair is free at Buick dealers.
Buick is recalling 13 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 conversion vans, including the Terraza Cxl, because VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases have a defective weld at the pivoting plate pin. If the pin breaks, the seat occupant can be injured, and the Buick dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is the VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base installed in certain 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 mobility-converted vehicles in this Buick recall. This seat base lets the seat move and pivot so a driver or passenger using adaptive equipment can get into position. A pivoting plate and pin carry that movement, so the joint has to stay solid while the seat is being adjusted and occupied.
The defect is at the weld between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin. If that weld is defective, the joint that supports the seat base is weaker than intended. The concern is mechanical, not electronic: the metal connection in the seat base is the problem.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on sound, looseness, or seat movement to tell you the weld is safe. If your VIN is included, have a Buick dealer inspect the recalled seat base and complete the free repair.
Who's affected?
Scope spans converted mobility vehicles across minivan, van, and crossover nameplates, all tied to adaptive or mobility equipment.
| 2007 Buick Terraza Cxl | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2007 All In One Mobility Town & Country | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Se | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Se | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 All In One Mobility Town & Country | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Se | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 1997 Ford E-150 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Sxt | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Honda Element | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 13 |
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?
If the seat base pin breaks, the seat occupant faces injury because the seat base loses its intended support. Check whether your VIN is included, then arrange the recall repair promptly if it applies. Repair will be free at any franchised Buick dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2008 Buick conversion van is included in this recall.
- Call Buick customer service at 1-503-255-5005 to confirm repair instructions for recall number 10V271.
- Contact a franchised Buick dealer or the mobility-equipment service location named by Buick for the free 6-way power seat base repair.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 10V271 when scheduling service.
- Avoid using the 6-way power seat until the seat base weld and pivot-pin repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Buick technician will repair the VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base at the pivoting plate and pivoting plate pin joint, where the recall describes a defective weld. The remedy does not name a specific part replacement or service duration. The dealer repair will be free once the repair path is open, and parts and labor are covered under recall 10V271.
Timeline
| June 15, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V271?
Recall 10V271 covers 13 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 conversion vans equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases. The defect involves a weld at the pivoting plate pin joint. Buick will repair the affected vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2008 Buick Terraza Cxl, Town & Country, Grand Caravan Sport, Grand Caravan Se, E-150, Grand Caravan Sxt, Grand Caravan, or Element is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V271. If it is, contact a franchised Buick dealer or call 1-503-255-5005 and ask for the free repair for the VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The manufacturer remedy for recall 10V271 states that affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on June 22, 2010, so owners of included vehicles can ask for the covered repair now.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is injury to the seat occupant if the seat base pin breaks. The defect is in the weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin on the VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base.
What if I bought this conversion van used?
The free recall repair still applies to an included VIN. Used-vehicle owners do not need the original owner letter to ask for the repair. Check your VIN, then reference recall 10V271 when you contact the dealer or call 1-503-255-5005.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V271000 |
|---|---|
| Buick customer service | 1-503-255-5005 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V271 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V271000 |
Source documents
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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)
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 →