Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V050000 Reported March 4, 1998

Freightliner/seat belt anchorages

Q: What is recall 98V050000?

NHTSA recall 98V050000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 4, 1998. It addresses: Freightliner/seat belt anchorages. The recall affects approximately 213 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 · 213 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V050000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

213

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 4, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: fire apparatus cabs equipped with center mounted rear seats. the upper d-ring seat belt anchorages for the rear seats fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these d-ring anchorages.

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 98V050000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 98V050000

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

What is recall 98V050000?

NHTSA recall 98V050000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 4, 1998. It addresses: Freightliner/seat belt anchorages. The recall affects approximately 213 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 98V050000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.