WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 26, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT

THE LAP BELT MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY WHEN IT IS SUBJECTED TO SEVERE LOADS, SUCH AS A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, DUE TO INTERFERENCE BY TWO SEAT FRAME BOLTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT FAILURE DURING AN ACCIDENT CAUSES THE OCCUPANT TO BE UNRESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

NHTSA ID: 85V105000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,360

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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