Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V054000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

PACCAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-02-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V054000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
6,623
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-22
Owners notified
2001-03-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEM," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BRACKET TO THE CAB STRUCTURE WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. 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 PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

24 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 3302001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
PETERBILT 3572001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
PETERBILT 3782001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
PETERBILT 3852001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.