Vehicle recall 85V105000 · August 26, 1985
1983-1985 Western Star Western Star
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Install 1.5 inch long spacer between tether bar and seat belt anchoring plate.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks 33,000 lbs. And greater GVWR.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V105000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 26, 1985
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,360
- 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.
- Western Star Western Star (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983
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