Recall
Western Star Western Star — 85V105000
NHTSA ID
85V105000
Make
Western Star
Model
Western Star
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1985-08-26
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Units Affected
1,360
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE LAP BELT MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY WHEN IT IS SUBJECTED TO SEVERE LOADS, SUCH AS A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, DUE TO INTERFERENCE BY TWO SEAT FRAME BOLTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT FAILURE DURING AN ACCIDENT CAUSES THE OCCUPANT TO BE UNRESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
Remedy
INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE.