Recall 98V050000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Defect in 1997-1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE
RECALL This recall affects up to 213 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V050000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 213 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS CABS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER MOUNTED REAR SEATS. THE UPPER D-RING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FOR THE REAR SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE D-RING ANCHORAGES.
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