NHTSA recall 04V548000
Seats
Peterbilt 387
Reported Nov 16, 2004251 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 1104EBuilt Jun 30, 2003 – Mar 12, 2004
The defect
On certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver.
The risk
A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
The remedy
Gra-mag will provide customers with repair kits which include instructions and parts to repair the seat. owners should contact gra-mag at 614-875-8435 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.