| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MB80 | Year : No Year Given |
| Build Dates : 19910501 - 19920401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V057000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920921 | Date Received by ODI: 19920414 | Date Added to Database: 19920424 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A NUMBER OF CABS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FEWER WELDS THAN SPECIFIED IN THE UPPER B PILLAR NEAR THE ANCHORAGE FOR THE SEAT BELT. WELDING MATERIALS USED ON THE INBOARD ANCHORAGE BRACKET UNDER THE CAB DECK WILL NOT MEET FMVSS NO. 210 LOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS WHEN THREE SEATING POSITIONS ARE PROVIDED. |
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Consequence:
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS THAT DO NOT COMPLY TO THELOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO GREATER RISK OF INJURY INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ADD REINFORCEMENT WELDS IN THE UPPER B PILLAR AND ADD FASTENERS TO THE LOWER DECK ANCHORAGE BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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Notes:
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