NHTSA recall 85V119000
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Freightliner Freightliner
Reported Oct 2, 198547 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built Apr 1, 1985 – Jun 1, 1985
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replace parts in seatback adjusting system or replace entire seat assembly.