Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 83V015000
NHTSA ID
83V015000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1983-02-23
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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".
Remedy
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.