NHTSA Campaign 01V209000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Jun 22, 2001 · 277 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPER CABS TO DAY CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1993 | 277 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1994 | 277 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1995 | 277 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V209000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.