NHTSA Recall 83V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V015000; Date: Feb. 23, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
Protective sleeves that cover the lap belts in the area of seat cushion support pan were omitted. Seat belts may fail during a collision. Belts are not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, "seating systems".
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and replace the lap belts with belts having a protective sleeve around the portion of the webbing along the sides of the seat cusion and frame.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with bostrom model 720 seats. System: interior systems; restraint lap belt. Consequences of defect: when tested for compliance with the standard, thewebbing failed to withstand the required load of 5000 pounds. The webbingfailed where it bears against the hard edge of the seat cushion support pan. Lap belt failure in a collision increases the potential for occupant injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 16, 1983
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