1984 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 |
1984 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 |
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
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