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1994 KENWORTH T800 Recall - Campaign #95V098000

 
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1994 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #95V098000

RECALL FOR SEATS

AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE BACK CUSHION AND THE RECLINER HANDLE CAN CAUSE AN INCOMPLETE LATCHING OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1994 KENWORTH T800
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 3/1/1994 - 10/1/1994
Recalled on 5/19/1995
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 6/10/1995
# Affected 3,649
Recalled for SEATS
Description AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE BACK CUSHION AND THE RECLINER HANDLE CAN CAUSE AN INCOMPLETE LATCHING OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO "RATCHET" REARWARD. REARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK INCREASES TO WHERE THE SEATBACK HAS MOVED TO A FULLY RECLINED HORIZONTAL POSITION. COMPLETE LOSS OF BACK SUPPORT COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW RECLINER LATCH SPRING AND HANDLE.
Notes SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOSTRUM AIR CUSHION II RECLINING SEATS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1994 KENWORTH T800 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1994 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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