Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CENTURY | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19960424 - 19961212 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V006000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970412 | Date Received by ODI: 19970121 | Date Added to Database: 19970121 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 121 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO UNDERSIZED RIVETS AND OVERSIZED HOLES, THE B-PILLAR ANCHORAGE WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
Notes:
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