| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : COLUMBIA | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020801 - 20040930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V001000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050420 | Date Received by ODI: 20050103 | Date Added to Database: 20050103 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-438 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1770 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS DURING USE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGN ON APRIL 20, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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