Vehicle recall 88V141000 · August 26, 1988

1987 Freightliner Freightliner

Seat belt webbing may chafe as the seat slides back and forth.

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

Summary: Seat belt webbing may chafe as the seat slides back and forth.
Consequence: Over time belt could wear through rendering itineffective.
Remedy: Install a spacer for additional clearance between the seat belt and seat frame. Replace chafed seat belts as necessary.
Notes: System: drivers seat belt.vehicle description: long conventional 120 inch and high cab over engine trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V141000
Reported to NHTSA: August 26, 1988
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: October 31, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,681
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front

Recall 88V141000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Freightliner (1987): 1987

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