NHTSA Recall 17V836000: Seats
Mobility Ventures LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,207 vehicles. It affects 2011–2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V836000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R1801 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | December 20, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 14, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mobility Ventures LLC (Mobility Ventures) is recalling certain 2011-2016 MV-1 vehicles. During a hard rear impact, the driver's seat-height adjustment assembly may disengage from the seat track and the fore/aft seat adjuster may be released, potentially causing the seat to disengage from the seat track.
Safety risk
If the driver's seat partially of fully disengages from the seat track in a rear-end crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Mobility Ventures will notify owners, and dealers will install a seat track reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678. Mobility Ventures number for this recall is R1801.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V836000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.