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Safety recall · 87V032000

Seat belts: retractor Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 13, 1987. It covers about 71 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V032000
Reported
Mar 13, 1987
Vehicles
71
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Seat belt mounting bracket strength may be below requirement of fmvss 209 and could crack.

The risk

Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant; also,vehicles do not comply with fmvss 209.

The fix

Replace 3 point seat belt retractor mounting bolt 601-b brackets.

Contacts

System: seat belt retractor mounting brackets/fmvss 209.Vehicle descriptio: cab over engine and long conventional trucks.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V032000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Freightliner Freightliner04C
1987 Freightliner Freightliner16C

Questions

Is the 87V032000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V032000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V032000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 13, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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