Ricon Motorized Seat Base Recall Over Safety Standard Failure
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Ricon Corporation is recalling certain R1200 series motorized seat bases due to a potential failure in locking the seat, which violates federal safety standards and increases injury risk in crashes.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain R1200 series 6-Way and 4-Way Power Transfer Seat Base (PTSB) motorized seat bases because the gear motor may fail to lock the seat in place when certain forces are applied, resulting in non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 7,280 units of the following models from model year 9999: R1209 (SEATBASE), R1209-L (SEATBASE), R1209-E (SEATBASE), and R17740 (SEATBASE). The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26E017000.
What You Should Do
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 22, 2026. The remedy is currently under development. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 for more information.
Why This Matters
A seat that fails to lock properly may not restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall notice with Campaign Number 26E017000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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