Freightliner Recall 85V119000: Seats, Front Assembly, Recliner
NHTSA recall 85V119000 · announced October 2, 1985 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 47 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
REPLACE PARTS IN SEATBACK ADJUSTING SYSTEM OR REPLACE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: SEAT, PASSENGER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.