Recall 83V015000
Seat Belts › Front — Freightliner · reported 23 Feb 1983 · 5 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
PROTECTIVE SLEEVES THAT COVER THE LAP BELTS IN THE AREA OF SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT PAN WERE OMITTED. SEAT BELTS MAY FAIL DURING A COLLISION. BELTS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LAP BELTS WITH BELTS HAVING A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE PORTION OF THE WEBBING ALONG THE SIDES OF THE SEAT CUSION AND FRAME.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOSTROM MODEL 720 SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; RESTRAINT LAP BELT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD, THEWEBBING FAILED TO WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD OF 5000 POUNDS. THE WEBBINGFAILED WHERE IT BEARS AGAINST THE HARD EDGE OF THE SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT PAN.LAP BELT FAILURE IN A COLLISION INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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