Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V548000 Reported November 16, 2004

Paccar/peterbilt/air suspension seat failure

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 251 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V548000
Manufacturer Campaign
1104E
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
251
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 16, 2004

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 04V548000 or campaign 1104E.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V548000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V548000?

NHTSA recall 04V548000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on November 16, 2004. It addresses: Paccar/peterbilt/air suspension seat failure. The recall affects approximately 251 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V548000 or the manufacturer campaign number 1104E. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.