NHTSA Recall 90V116000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1990-06-12. An estimated 5,200 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.
Risk
NONUSE OF THE SAFETY BELT WOULD INCREASE THE RISK ANDSEVERITY OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT; ALSO, TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 209.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE SHORT SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTORS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH CS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGERBENCH SEAT AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.
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