MACK DM SERIES 1980: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V085000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | DM SERIES | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-01-11 | 1981-07-08 | 1981-07-14 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1981-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION", IN THAT THE EXTENDED RIDER"S SEAT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SEAT BELT AS REQUIRED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTENDED RIDER"S SEAT.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SEAT BELT, APASSENGER SITTING IN THIS SEAT WOULD BE MORE LIKELY TO BE INJURED IF THEVEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY OR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.CORRECTICE ACTION: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL DRILL HOLES AND INSTALL SEATBELTS WHERE NEEDED.
