NHTSA recall 05V001000
Seats
Freightliner Columbia
Reported Jan 3, 20051,770 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-438Built Aug 1, 2002 – Sep 30, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with seats built by gra-mag, the seat pivot bolts can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver's back.
The risk
A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
The remedy
Dealers will repair these vehicles. the recall began on april 20, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.