1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE RECALL - #98V050000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1997 - 3/6/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/19/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/14/1998 |
| # Affected |
213 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE D-RING ANCHORAGES. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY
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