2000 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE RECALL - #00V293000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FORWARD FACING REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/8/1999 - 8/11/2000 |
| Recalled on |
10/19/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/31/2001 |
| # Affected |
65 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FORWARD FACING REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2001.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). |
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