Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

83V015000

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORP.Reported1983-02-23Affected5 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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".

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Freightliner