FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE 2000: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V293000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | AMERICAN LAFRANCE | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-01-31 | 2000-10-02 | 2000-10-19 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-08 - 2000-08-11
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-272
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FORWARD FACING REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2001.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'.
