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2002-2004 Freightliner Columbia recall: seats

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on January 3, 2005. It covers about 1,770 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,770
reported
Jan 3, 2005
owners notified
Apr 20, 2005

Seats

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these vehicles. The recall began on april 20, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V001000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V001000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2004 Freightliner Columbia seats?

Yes. Recall 05V001000, reported on January 3, 2005, covers about 1,770 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V001000?

Dealers will repair these vehicles. The recall began on april 20, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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