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Safety recall · 87V102000

Seat belts Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 10, 1987. It covers about 16 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V102000
Reported
Jul 10, 1987
Vehicles
16
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Fasteners used to assemble the d ring anchorage for the shoulder harness may not provide sufficient strength to meet specified load requirements of fmvss 210.

The risk

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

The fix

Replace monobolt fasteners with high clamp 1/4 in blind rivets.

Contacts

System: seat belts/fmvss 210.Vehicle description: 120 ft long conventional trucks equipped with optionaltype 2 seat belt assemblies.

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 87V102000.
  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 87V102000 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 87V102000?

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 87V102000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 10, 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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