NHTSA Recall 00V293000: Seat belts
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Freightliner American Lafrance.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V293000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-272 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | October 2, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain fire trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the forward facing rear seat belt anchorages do not comply.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Additional reinforcements will be added to the seat belt anchorages.
Notes
Owner notification began january 31, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V293000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.