Front: anchorageRecall 01V-209 · 1993–1995 Freightliner FLD
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 01V-209 covers 277 1993–1995 Freightliner FLD for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V209000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPER CABS TO DAY CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
The risk
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 31, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1993 to May 31, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.