SeatsRecall 89V-014 · 1980–1981 Pierce Arrow

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 89V-014 covers 950 1980–1981 Pierce Arrow for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected9501 model
ReportedJan 2, 1989Owners notified Feb 17, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

WITH BOTH PASSENGER SEAT BELTS IN USE, IN THE EVENT A HIGH SPEED COLLISION, THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT ANCHOR NUT AND BOLT MAY PULL THROUGH THE SHEET METAL FLOOR.

The risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL MID ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT TO COMPLY WITH PULL TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.

SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ANCHOR/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS.

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

Built from January 1, 1980 to March 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.