1995 PETERBILT PETERBILT RECALL - #95V131000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THESE SEATS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY LOCATED WELD ON A LEVER ARM WHICH SUPPORTS THE SEAT BACK. THIS WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO FALL BACKWARD FREELY WITHOUT SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 PETERBILT PETERBILT |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1995 - 6/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
7/7/1995 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/21/1995 |
| # Affected |
225 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THESE SEATS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY LOCATED WELD ON A LEVER ARM WHICH SUPPORTS THE SEAT BACK. THIS WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO FALL BACKWARD FREELY WITHOUT SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE SEAT LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS FOR THE SUSPECT WELD AND REPLACE THE SEATS IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "ULTRA RIDE" DRIVER SEATS.NOTE: 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 PETERBILT AT 1-510-790-4013. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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