Kenworth Recall 79V265000: Seat Belts, Front, Buckle Assembly
NHTSA recall 79V265000 · announced November 20, 1979 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 20,000 units affected
The problem
SEAT BELTS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FALSE LATCHING CONDITION WHICH WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES".
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PASSENGERS COULD BESERIOUSLY INJURED DUE TO INADEQUATE RETENTION BY SEAT BELTS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.