Vehicle recall 04V548000 · November 16, 2004
2004-2005 Peterbilt 387
On certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver.
- Consequence
- A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
- Remedy
- Gra-mag will provide customers with repair kits which include instructions and parts to repair the seat. Owners should contact gra-mag at 614-875-8435 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- Notes
- Peterbilt recall no. 1104E.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V548000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 16, 2004
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1104E
- Owner notification
- December 6, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 251
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 387 (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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