Recall
Freightliner Century — 97V006000
NHTSA ID
97V006000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-01-21
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Units Affected
121
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DUE TO UNDERSIZED RIVETS AND OVERSIZED HOLES, THE B-PILLAR ANCHORAGE WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.