Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V160009

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V160009 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,371 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school or transit buses with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. if this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, amsafe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

Corrective Action

Dealers will provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-841-5924 or amsafe at 574-266-8330.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V160009

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-10-31T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/seat belt retractors

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 2,371

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain school or transit buses with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. if this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, amsafe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-841-5924 or amsafe at 574-266-8330.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hxy2.cdum_viua

NHTSA ID: 02V160009

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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