FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 2002: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-20 | 2005-01-03 | 2005-01-03 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-01 - 2004-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-438
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1770
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS DURING USE.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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.
