Defect summary
THE MATTRESSES INCLUDED WITH CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS". THE MATTRESS COVERS BURN AT A FASTER RATE THAN IS CONSIDERED SAFE.
Remedy
THE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE, THROUGH THE MAIL, A NEW ZIPPERED MATTRESS BAG COVER THAT COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 302.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SLEEPER CAB, MATTRESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE, THE MATTRESSCOVER WOULD BURN TOO QUICKLY, HELPING TO SPREAD THE FIRE AND INCREASING THECHANCES OF PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 82V112000. Text as published by NHTSA.