Western Star · Canada · High
Western Star C.O.E.: Seats and Restraints
Affects Western Star C.O.E. · 1983–1986 — about 66 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the non-locking retractor seat belts may loosen during normal vehicle operating conditions. The free end of the seat belt may creep back into the retractor without warning, allowing undesirable occupant movement during a sudden vehicle maneuver, and possible personal injury. Correction: Non-locking retractor will be replaced with an automatic locking retractor. Note: This recall supersedes recall 198588.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational