Front: retractorRecall 86V-137 · 1983–1986 Freightliner Conventional

FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 86V-137 covers 102 1983–1986 Freightliner Conventional for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1021 model

ReportedOct 20, 1986Owners notified Nov 20, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SEAT BELTS CAN LOOSEN AS THE TRUCK IS DRIVEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DRIVER AND PASSENGER WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE NON LOCKING RETRACTOR SEAT BELTS WITH AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR SEAT BELTS.

SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH NON LOCKING RETRACTOR SEAT BELTS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Conventional1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

Built from October 1, 1983 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.