Peterbilt 1995 Seats recall
Recalled July 7, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95V131000 · Peterbilt
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE SEAT LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS FOR THE SUSPECT WELD AND REPLACE THE SEATS IF NECESSARY.
Units
225 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS FOR THE SUSPECT WELD AND REPLACE THE SEATS IF NECESSARY.
Product
Peterbilt PETERBILT
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →