| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : WESTERN STAR | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19830601 - 19850301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V105000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850826 | Date Added to Database: 19850830 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1360 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 573 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 000 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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