Vehicle recall 87V102000 · July 10, 1987

1986-1987 Freightliner Freightliner

Fasteners used to assemble the d ring anchorage for the shoulder harness may not provide sufficient strength to meet specified load requirements of FMVSS 210.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Fasteners used to assemble the d ring anchorage for the shoulder harness may not provide sufficient strength to meet specified load requirements of FMVSS 210.
Consequence: Trucks do not comply with FMVSS 210.
Remedy: Replace monobolt fasteners with high clamp 1/4 in blind rivets.
Notes: System: seat belts/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE description: 120 ft long conventional trucks equipped with optionaltype 2 seat belt assemblies.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V102000
Reported to NHTSA: July 10, 1987
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: September 30, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 16
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts

Recall 87V102000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1986-1987): 1987, 1986

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