Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V209000 Reported June 22, 2001

Freightliner/fmvss 210/seat belt anchorages

Q: What is recall 01V209000?

NHTSA recall 01V209000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on June 22, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/fmvss 210/seat belt anchorages. The recall affects approximately 277 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Freightliner Llc · Seat Belts · 277 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V209000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-381

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

277

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 22, 2001

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

The seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V209000 or campaign FL-381.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V209000

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

What is recall 01V209000?

NHTSA recall 01V209000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on June 22, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/fmvss 210/seat belt anchorages. The recall affects approximately 277 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V209000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-381. 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.