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1996 Freightliner Century recall: anchorage

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on January 21, 1997. It covers about 121 vehicles.

vehicles affected
121
reported
Jan 21, 1997
owners notified
Apr 12, 1997

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong
Due to undersized rivets and oversized holes, the b-pillar anchorage will not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt assembly anchorage may not hold an occupant increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will make the necessary repairs to the seat belt assembly anchorages.

Recall number 97V006000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 97V006000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner Century anchorage?

Yes. Recall 97V006000, reported on January 21, 1997, covers about 121 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V006000?

Dealers will make the necessary repairs to the seat belt assembly 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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