MACK CH 1991: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CH | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-10-11 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-06-28 |
Production Dates: 1988-07-01 - 1991-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
LAP AND SHOULDER SEAT BELT ARRANGEMENT FOR FIXED "NON-SUSPENSION" SEATS DOES NOT MEET THE SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210. THE INBOARD CLINCH NUT IN CAB SILL, WHERE THE BUCKLE FOR THE SHOULDER AND LAP BELT IS MOUNTED, PULLED OUT OF THE SILL DURING THE TESTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SEAT BELT ANCHIRAGE FAILS, THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP.
RELOCATE THE INBOARD SEAT BELT MOUNTING FROM TOP OF THE SILL TO THE FORWARD FLANGE OF THE SILL ON THE CAB FLOOR, AND ADD A 3MM FILLET WELD AROUND THE 2 INBOARD CLINCH NUTS.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
