NHTSA Recall 85V119000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V119000; Date: Oct. 2, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Freightliner Freightliner

Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 47

Recall Summary:

The ln-2 passenger seat may not comply with fmvss 207 requiring that the seatback remain in its set position when subjected to a 3300 inch pound rearward force. Consequence of defect: slippage of the seatback mechanism could occur during an accident and possibly injure the passenger.

How to Fix:

Replace parts in seatback adjusting system or replace entire seat assembly.

Recall Notes:

System: seat, passenger. Vehicle description: medium conventional trucks.

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.