Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class 7 And Class 8 Vehicles. These Vehicles Do Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 207, “Seating System,” And No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.” Some Fasteners Used To Attach The Shoulder Belt Anchor Bracket To The Cab Structure Were Omitted During ProduCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
385
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V054000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Shoulder Belt Anchorage May Not Properly Restrain The Seat Occupant, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add The Necessary Fasteners. Owner Notification Began March 19, 2001. 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 Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
20010131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6623
Date Owners Notified
20010319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20010222
Make Campaign Number
201-1
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210