FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE 1997: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | AMERICAN LAFRANCE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-10-14 | 1998-03-04 | 1998-03-19 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1998-03-06
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 213
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS CABS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER MOUNTED REAR SEATS. THE UPPER D-RING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FOR THE REAR SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE D-RING ANCHORAGES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
