Seat belts: frontRecall 85V-105 · 1983–1985 Western Star Western Star
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 85V-105 covers 1,360 1983–1985 Western Star Western Star for a seat belts: front problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V105000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LAP BELT MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY WHEN IT IS SUBJECTED TO SEVERE LOADS, SUCH AS A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, DUE TO INTERFERENCE BY TWO SEAT FRAME BOLTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT FAILURE DURING AN ACCIDENT CAUSES THE OCCUPANT TO BE UNRESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
The fix
INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER GVWR.
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 June 1, 1983 to March 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.