FREIGHTLINER MB-70 1991: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V057000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-09-21 | 1992-04-14 | 1992-04-24 |
Production Dates: 1991-05-01 - 1992-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
A NUMBER OF CABS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FEWER WELDS THAN SPECIFIED IN THE UPPER B PILLAR NEAR THE ANCHORAGE FOR THE SEAT BELT. WELDING MATERIALS USED ON THE INBOARD ANCHORAGE BRACKET UNDER THE CAB DECK WILL NOT MEET FMVSS NO. 210 LOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS WHEN THREE SEATING POSITIONS ARE PROVIDED.
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS THAT DO NOT COMPLY TO THELOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO GREATER RISK OF INJURY INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
ADD REINFORCEMENT WELDS IN THE UPPER B PILLAR AND ADD FASTENERS TO THE LOWER DECK ANCHORAGE BRACKET.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES, FMVSS NO. 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BEFORE FEBRUARY 2, 1992 ANDCABS WITH A CENTER SEATING POSITION BUILT BEFORE MARCH 2, 1992.
