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Ricon Corporation - PTSB Gear Motor May Fail to Lock Seat In Place/FMVSS 207
Published: March 31, 2026Recall ID: 26E017000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat that moves may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain R1200 series 6-Way and 4-Way Power Transfer Seat Base (PTSB) motorized seat bases. The PTSB gear motor may fail to lock the seat in place when certain forces are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Affected Products
PTSB Gear Motor May Fail to Lock Seat In Place/FMVSS 207
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | PTSB Gear Motor May Fail to Lock Seat In Place/FMVSS 207 |
| Nhtsa id | 26E017000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E017000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ricon Corporation |
| Defect summary | Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain R1200 series 6-Way and 4-Way Power Transfer Seat Base (PTSB) motorized seat bases. The PTSB gear motor may fail to lock the seat in place when certain forces are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems." |
| Corrective action | The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 14, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. |
| Consequence summary | A seat that moves may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 1820 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |