NHTSA recall 12E018000 · Equipment
Seats
Reported Apr 27, 2012215 vehicles affectedCOMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP
The defect
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.
The risk
An unexpected movement or collapse of the drivers seat could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.