Freightliner 1985 Seats recall
Recalled October 2, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V119000 · Freightliner
Remedy
REPLACE PARTS IN SEATBACK ADJUSTING SYSTEM OR REPLACE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY.
Units
47 units
Description
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.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →