NHTSA Recall 00V293000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V293000; Date: Oct. 2, 2000
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Freightliner American Lafrance; 2000 Freightliner American Lafrance
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 65
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain fire trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. " the forward facing rear seat belt anchorages do not comply.
How to Fix:
Additional reinforcements will be added to the seat belt anchorages.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 2001
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