Vehicle recall 83V015000 · February 23, 1983
1981 Freightliner Freightliner
Protective sleeves that cover the lap belts in the area of seat cushion support pan were omitted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Protective sleeves that cover the lap belts in the area of seat cushion support pan were omitted. Seat belts may fail during a collision. Belts are not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, "seating systems".
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and replace the lap belts with belts having a protective sleeve around the portion of the webbing along the sides of the seat cusion and frame.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with bostrom model 720 seats.system: interior systems; restraint lap belt.consequences of defect: when tested for compliance with the standard, thewebbing failed to withstand the required load of 5000 pounds. The webbingfailed where it bears against the hard edge of the seat cushion support pan.lap belt failure in a collision increases the potential for occupant injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 1983
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 16, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Freightliner (1981): 1981
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