Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 89V008000
NHTSA ID
89V008000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1989-01-17
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Units Affected
8,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
RETRACTOR HOUSING ON SEAT BELT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT CUSHION.
Consequence
IF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO LOCK IN AN EMERGENCY,DRIVER MAY NOT BE RETAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy
INSTALL A SPACER TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SEAT CUSHION AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HOUSING.