Peterbilt Retractor Recall 89V008000 (8,000 Vehicles)

The problem

Retractor housing on seat belt may interfere with the seat cushion.

The risk

If seat belt retractor failed to lock in an emergency,driver may not be retained and personal injury may result.

The fix

Install a spacer to eliminate any interference between the seat cushion and the seat belt retractor housing.

Contacts

System: drivers seat belt.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrum suspension seatsand indiana mills and manufacturing 2 point komfort lok retracting seat belts.

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 Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V008000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1986 Peterbilt Peterbilt	0	2	B
1987 Peterbilt Peterbilt	0	3	C
1988 Peterbilt Peterbilt	1	4	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1986 Peterbilt Peterbilt

1987 Peterbilt Peterbilt

1988 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Questions

Is the 89V008000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V008000?

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 89V008000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on January 17, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Seat belts: retractor Peterbilt recall