NHTSA Recall 05V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V001000; Date: Jan. 3, 2005
A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Freightliner Columbia; 2003 Freightliner Columbia; 2004 Freightliner Columbia
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,770
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with seats built by gra-mag, the seat pivot bolts can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver's back.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair these vehicles. The recall began on April 20, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-438. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 2005
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