Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V293000 Reported October 2, 2000

Freightliner/fmvss 210/rear seat belt anchorages

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 65 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V293000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-272
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
65
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 2, 2000

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Additional reinforcements will be added to the seat belt anchorages.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V293000 or campaign FL-272.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V293000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V293000?

NHTSA recall 00V293000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on October 2, 2000. It addresses: Freightliner/fmvss 210/rear seat belt anchorages. The recall affects approximately 65 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V293000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-272. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.