Western Star 1989 Seat Belts recall
Recalled October 4, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V165000 · Western Star
Hazard
STRESSES WITHIN THE BUCKLE RESULT IN FAILURE TO COMPLYWITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
REPLACE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Units
7 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Product
Western Star CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →