1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall - Campaign #85V105000

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1983 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.

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Vehicle 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR 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 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 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 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY