Western Star Recall 85V105000: Seat Belts, Front
NHTSA recall 85V105000 · announced August 26, 1985 · filed by Western Star Trucks, Inc. · 1,360 units affected
The problem
THE LAP BELT MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY WHEN IT IS SUBJECTED TO SEVERE LOADS, SUCH AS A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, DUE TO INTERFERENCE BY TWO SEAT FRAME BOLTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT FAILURE DURING AN ACCIDENT CAUSES THE OCCUPANT TO BE UNRESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
What to do
INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER GVWR.
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.