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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E018000

Cvg Hp Air Suspension Seat — Seats

Published April 27, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 27, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E018000, published April 27, 2012. Recalling firm: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP; Cvg Hp Air Suspension Seat — Seats.

What's the hazard

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP (CVG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HP MODEL AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20, 2011, AND FEBRUARY 2, 2012, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE SEAT BASES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE WELD JOINT THAT MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO BUCKLE UNEXPECTEDLY.

What to do

THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. THE SEATS WILL BE INSPECTED BY DEALERS TO DETERMINE IF THE WELDS WERE DONE ROBOTICALLY. SEAT BASES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CVG AT 1-800-222-7328.

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Recall details

Brand
CVG
Model
HP AIR SUSPENSION SEAT
Manufacturer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP
Lot
CVG HP AIR SUSPENSION SEAT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Cvg Hp Air Suspension Seat — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E018000 on April 27, 2012. Reported hazard: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP (CVG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HP MODEL AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20, 2011, AND FEBRUARY 2, 2012, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE SEAT BASES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE WELD JOINT THAT MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO BUCKLE UNEXPECTEDLY.

What should I do if I have this product?

THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. THE SEATS WILL BE INSPECTED BY DEALERS TO DETERMINE IF THE WELDS WERE DONE ROBOTICALLY. SEAT BASES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CVG AT 1-800-222-7328.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CVG. Model: HP AIR SUSPENSION SEAT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)