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NHTSA Campaign 97V006000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Jan 21, 1997 · 121 vehicles affected

What's wrong

DUE TO UNDERSIZED RIVETS AND OVERSIZED HOLES, THE B-PILLAR ANCHORAGE WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 1996 121

Source: NHTSA Campaign 97V006000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.