Recall 02V220000: Freightliner corporation

Report received

Aug 6, 2002

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

29vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain school and transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorages will only hold 4,400 lbs. In lieu of the required 5000 lb.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will add a fastener to the track mounted seat. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. 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 thomas built at 336-889-4871.