The problem
The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages", because the seat tether anchor belt was not relocated two inches rearward as was the driver"s seat.
The fix
The dealer will relocate the anchor rearward two inches at no cost to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: interior; seat belt anchors.Consequences of defect: an improper relationship between the tether belt anchorpoint and the seat anchor point may cause a safety hazard to the occupantsbecause the proper restraint may not be provided.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V007000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.