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Safety recall · 85V119000

Seats: recliner Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 2, 1985. It covers about 47 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V119000
Reported
Oct 2, 1985
Vehicles
47
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

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 fix

Replace parts in seatback adjusting system or replace entire seat assembly.

Contacts

System: seat, passenger. Vehicle description: medium conventional trucks.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V119000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Freightliner Freightliner25D

Questions

Is the 85V119000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V119000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V119000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 2, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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