NHTSA Campaign 98V050000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 4, 1998 · 213 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS CABS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER MOUNTED REAR SEATS. THE UPPER D-RING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FOR THE REAR SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE D-RING ANCHORAGES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | AMERICAN LAFRANCE | 1997 | 213 |
| FREIGHTLINER | AMERICAN LAFRANCE | 1998 | 213 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V050000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.