Campaign 92V-186

Single thickness tether safety belts can break under the stresses created during a vehicle crash

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Defect summary

SINGLE THICKNESS TETHER SAFETY BELTS CAN BREAK UNDER THE STRESSES CREATED DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. THE SAFETY BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 AND 210.

Consequence

BROKEN SAFETY BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIONFOR SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

REPLACE SINGLE THICKNESS TETHER SAFETY BELTS WITH DOUBLE THICKNESS TETHER BELTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 207 AND 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 92V186000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seat belts on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 92V-186
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Peterbilt3621981 to 19830
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.