PACCAR UNSPECIFIED 1995: SEATS
| Make : PACCAR | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-05-01 - 1995-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V131000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-08-21 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-07-07 | Date Added to Database: 1995-07-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 225 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE SEAT LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS FOR THE SUSPECT WELD AND REPLACE THE SEATS IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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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. |
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