PETERBILT UNSPECIFIED 1982: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V082000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | UNSPECIFIED | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-12-10 | 1982-08-25 | 1982-09-10 |
Production Dates: 1981-11-01 - 1982-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT MOUNTING BRACKETS INSTALLED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY CRACK. THIS MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FRAME FROM THE SEAT BACK.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SEAT FRAMES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE-AIR SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT, ESPECIALLY IF SEPARATIONOCCURS WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
