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CVG Seats recall
Recalled April 27, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12E018000 · CVG
Hazard
AN UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OR COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVERÂS SEAT COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. THE SEATS WILL BE INSPECTED BY DEALERS TO DETERMINE IF THE WELDS WERE DONE ROBOTICALLY. SEAT BASES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CVG AT 1-800-222-7328.
Units
215 units
Description
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP (CVG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HP MODEL AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20, 2011, AND FEBRUARY 2, 2012, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE SEAT BASES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE WELD JOINT THAT MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO BUCKLE UNEXPECTEDLY.
What to do
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. THE SEATS WILL BE INSPECTED BY DEALERS TO DETERMINE IF THE WELDS WERE DONE ROBOTICALLY. SEAT BASES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CVG AT 1-800-222-7328.
Product
CVG HP AIR SUSPENSION SEAT
Manufacturer(s)
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →