The problem
Due to undersized rivets and oversized holes, the b-pillar anchorage will not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt assembly anchorage may not hold an occupant increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will make the necessary repairs to the seat belt assembly anchorages.
Contacts
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin february 10, 1997. Notes: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8078. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V006000.
- 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.