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NHTSARecalled Aug 26, 1985 · #85V105000

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE.

View the official CPSC notice