Vehicle recall 89V165000 · October 4, 1989

1989 Western Star Conventional

Seat belts designed for use on driver's seats were installed on passenger seats; this causes the strap connecting the buckle to the floor to be twisted.

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

Summary: Seat belts designed for use on driver's seats were installed on passenger seats; this causes the strap connecting the buckle to the floor to be twisted.
Consequence: Stresses within the buckle result in failure to complywith FMVSS 210.
Remedy: Replace seat belt assemblies.
Notes: System: seat belt anchorage assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V165000
Reported to NHTSA: October 4, 1989
Filed by: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Owner notification: October 1, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 7
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 89V165000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Western Star Conventional (1989): 1989

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