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Safety recall · 89V165000

Seat belts: anchorage Western Star recall

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 4, 1989. It covers about 7 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V165000
Reported
Oct 4, 1989
Vehicles
7
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Seat belts designed for use on driver's seats were installed on passenger seats; this causes the strap connecting the buckle to the floor to be twisted.

The risk

Stresses within the buckle result in failure to complywith fmvss 210.

The fix

REPLACE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

Contacts

System: seat belt anchorage assembly.Vehicle description: heavy duty 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 Western Star dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V165000.
  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
1989 Western Star Conventional08D

Questions

Is the 89V165000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V165000?

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 89V165000 announced?

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 4, 1989. 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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