NHTSA Recall 01V209000: Anchorage (seat belts)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 277 vehicles. It affects 1993–1995 Freightliner Fld.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V209000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-381 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | June 22, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 31, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks converted from sleeper cabs to day cabs fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety risk
The seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install reinforcements to the seat belt anchorages. Owner notification began december 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.
Notes
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 01V209000
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.