NHTSA Recall 98V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V050000; Date: Mar. 4, 1998
In the event of a vehicle crash, the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Freightliner American Lafrance; 1998 Freightliner American Lafrance
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 213
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these d-ring anchorages.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 14, 1998. 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: Oct 14, 1998
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