Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E018000 Reported April 27, 2012

Seat base joint weld

Q: What is recall 12E018000?

NHTSA recall 12E018000 was issued by Commercial Vehicle Group on April 27, 2012. It addresses: Seat base joint weld. The recall affects approximately 215 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Commercial Vehicle Group · N/A · 215 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12E018000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Commercial Vehicle Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

215

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 27, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An unexpected movement or collapse of the drivers seat could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Commercial Vehicle Group dealer and reference recall ID 12E018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12E018000

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

What is recall 12E018000?

NHTSA recall 12E018000 was issued by Commercial Vehicle Group on April 27, 2012. It addresses: Seat base joint weld. The recall affects approximately 215 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Commercial Vehicle Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E018000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.