The problem
The involved trucks do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "Seat belt assemblies", in that the first purchaser usage and maintenance instructions for the seat belt assembly was omitted from the operator"s manual which came with the vehicle.
The fix
The dealer will include the missing information with the notification letter.
Contacts
Vehicle description: trucks.System: interior; seat belt instructions.Consequences of defect: improper use and care of the seat belt system due tothe omission of these instructions may result in a degradation of the system"seffectiveness in providing passenger protection in the event of an accident.
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 Western dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 81V071000.
- 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.