NHTSA Campaign 87V192000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORP. · Reported Dec 18, 1987 · 180 vehicles affected

What's wrong

FASTENER THAT CONNECTS THE HARNESS BELT D RING TO THE B PILLAR MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO PROVIDE FULL THREAD ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ANCHORAGE WELD NUT.

Consequence

SEAT BELTS COULD FAIL AND NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THEOCCUPANT.

Remedy

REPLACE MOUNTING HARDWARE WITH HEX SHOULDER BOLT AND .55 INCH SPACER.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1985 180
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1986 180
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1987 180

Source: NHTSA Campaign 87V192000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.