NHTSA Recall 95V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V131000; Date: Jul. 7, 1995
This condition can cause the driver to fall backward in the seat losing control of the vehicle and potentially causing a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 225
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the seats for the suspect weld and replace the seats if necessary.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 21, 1995
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