The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12E018000·Announced 2012-04-27

CVG Recalls Aftermarket Air Suspension Driver Seats for Heavy Duty Trucks

Commercial Vehicle Group is recalling aftermarket air suspension driver seats for heavy-duty trucks due to a defective weld that may cause the seat to buckle unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (defective weld) that could cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) is recalling certain aftermarket HP model air suspension driver seats manufactured between December 20, 2011, and February 2, 2012. These seats were sold for use on various heavy-duty trucks. The recall involves 215 units.

The seat bases contain a potentially defective weld joint that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly. An unexpected movement or collapse of the driver's seat could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on June 1, 2012. Dealers will inspect the seats 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
215

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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