Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 95V131000
NHTSA ID
95V131000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-07-07
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
225
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE SEAT LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS FOR THE SUSPECT WELD AND REPLACE THE SEATS IF NECESSARY.