WESTERN STAR UNSPECIFIED 1983: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V105000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1983 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-08-26 | 1985-08-30 |
Production Dates: 1983-06-01 - 1985-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1360
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 573
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 000
THE LAP BELT MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY WHEN IT IS SUBJECTED TO SEVERE LOADS, SUCH AS A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, DUE TO INTERFERENCE BY TWO SEAT FRAME BOLTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT FAILURE DURING AN ACCIDENT CAUSES THE OCCUPANT TO BE UNRESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER GVWR.
