1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #97V006000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/24/1996 - 12/12/1996 |
| Recalled on |
1/21/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/12/1997 |
| # Affected |
121 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 10, 1997. NOTES: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 1-503-735-8078.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
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