Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FL-60
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
92V057000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Add Reinforcement Welds In The Upper B Pillar And Add Fasteners To The Lower Deck Anchorage Bracket.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19910501
End Of Manufacture
19920701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1400
Date Owners Notified
19920921
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19920414
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210