Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 85V119000
NHTSA ID
85V119000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-10-02
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Units Affected
47
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE PARTS IN SEATBACK ADJUSTING SYSTEM OR REPLACE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY.