NHTSA Recall 97V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V006000; Date: Jan. 21, 1997
In the event of a crash, the seat belt assembly anchorage may not hold an occupant increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Freightliner Century
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 121
Recall Summary:
Due to undersized rivets and oversized holes, the b-pillar anchorage will not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will make the necessary repairs to the seat belt assembly anchorages.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin February 10, 1997. Notes: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 1-503-735-8078. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 1997
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