1996–2000 Union City Built Body Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUILT BODIES (FREIGHTLINER MT-55 CHASSIS)
NHTSA campaign 00V120000 · Seats · filed Apr 3, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUILT BODIES (FREIGHTLINER MT-55 CHASSIS). THE PASSENGER SEAT ONLY SEAT BASE ANCHORAGE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
The risk
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A PROPER ANCHOR BASE WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UNION CITY AT 1-765-964-3121. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Union City | Built Body | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V120000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.