WESTERN WL SERIES 1978: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V274000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | WL SERIES | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-06-30 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-01-14 |
Production Dates: 1979-10-01 - 1979-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE TETHER BELT MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY ALLOW THE SEAT UPPER BASE TO ROTATE AND DISCONNECT UPON HEAVY LOADING.
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEAT TETHER MOUNTING BRACKETS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT TETHER BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BASE MAYSEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES TO PASSENGERS.
