NHTSA Recall 11V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V008000; Date: Jan. 7, 2011
In the event of an a crash, the seat belt anchorage may not continue to hold in place the seat belt apparatus, increasing the risk of the belt not restraining the seat occupant as intended, and increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Freightliner Business Class M2
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 369
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 freightliner business class m2 vehicles manufactured from August 25, 2009, through September 3, 2009. These vehicles were built with out of specification inboard seat belt anchor plates that are not as robust as intended.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will repair the vehicles and replace the existing seat belt anchor as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 11, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler safety recall no. Fl-587. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 11, 2011
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