Recall 01V-209: 1993–1995 Freightliner FLD
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jun 22, 2001, covering about 277 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks converted from sleeper cabs to day cabs fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
The risk
The seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install reinforcements to the seat belt anchorages. Owner notification began december 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V209000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner FLD | 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-209?
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks converted from sleeper cabs to day cabs fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
How is recall 01V-209 fixed?
Dealers will install reinforcements to the seat belt anchorages. Owner notification began december 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.