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1999-2000 Freightliner American Lafrance recall: seat belts

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on October 2, 2000. It covers about 65 vehicles.

vehicles affected
65
reported
Oct 2, 2000
owners notified
Jan 31, 2001

Seat belts

What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain fire trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the forward facing rear seat belt anchorages do not comply.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Additional reinforcements will be added to the seat belt anchorages.

Recall number 00V293000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V293000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Freightliner American Lafrance seat belts?

Yes. Recall 00V293000, reported on October 2, 2000, covers about 65 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V293000?

Additional reinforcements will be added to the seat belt anchorages.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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