Freightliner Recall 83V015000: Seat Belts, Front
NHTSA recall 83V015000 · announced February 23, 1983 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 5 units affected
The problem
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".
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
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.