1985 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR RECALL - #85V105000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1983 - 3/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/1985 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,360 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER GVWR. |
| See also |
1985 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
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