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Freightliner FL-60 Recall 92V057: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

NHTSA campaign 92V057, reported April 14, 1992, 1,400 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V057FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
ADD REINFORCEMENT WELDS IN THE UPPER B PILLAR AND ADD FASTENERS TO THE LOWER DECK ANCHORAGE BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES, FMVSS NO. 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BEFORE FEBRUARY 2, 1992 ANDCABS WITH A CENTER SEATING POSITION BUILT BEFORE MARCH 2, 1992.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FL-6019911992
Freightliner FL-7019911992
Freightliner FL-8019911992
Freightliner MB-6019911992
Freightliner MB-7019911992
Freightliner MB-8019911992