FREIGHTLINER FLD 1993: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V209000
Make | Model | Year |
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FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1993 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2001-12-31 | 2001-06-22 | 2001-07-02 |
Production Dates: 1993-08-01 - 1995-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-381
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 277
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPER CABS TO DAY CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 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'.