Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
11V008000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 08/25/2009 to 09/03/2009V (Vehicle)366MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/07/201101/12/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 freightliner business class m2 vehicles manufactured from august 25, 2009, through september 3, 2009. these vehicles were built with out of specification inboard seat belt anchor plates that are not as robust as intended.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an a crash, the seat belt anchorage may not continue to hold in place the seat belt apparatus, increasing the risk of the belt not restraining the seat occupant as intended, and increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will repair the vehicles and replace the existing seat belt anchor as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 11, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler safety recall no. fl-587.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .