Kenworth T800 Aerocab, T600B Aerocab: Seats and Restraints

Affects Kenworth T800 Aerocab, T600B Aerocab · 1994–1995 — about 220 vehicles.

The hazard

DEFECT: THE RECLINING SEATS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE BACK CUSHION AND THE RECLINER HANDLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INCOMPLETE LATCHING OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO "RATCHET" REARWARD IF IT IS SUBJECTED TO A QUICKLY APPLIED FORCE WHICH COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF BACK SUPPORT AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: DEFECTIVE SEATS WILL HAVE A NEW RECLINER LATCH SPRING AND HANDLE INSTALLED.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational