THESE SEATS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY LOCATED WELD ON A LEVER ARM WHICH SUPPORTS THE SEAT BACK. THIS WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO FALL BACKWARD FREELY WITHOUT SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE SEAT LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS FOR THE SUSPECT WELD AND REPLACE THE SEATS IF NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "ULTRA RIDE" DRIVER SEATS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-510-790-4013. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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