MACK HMM 1976: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V204000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | HMM | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-14 | 1977-11-21 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS", AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VIKING T-BAR SEATS HAVE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT. THE TETHER BELT RUPTURED WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE FORCES REQUIRED IN THE SAFETY TEST.
DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE TETHER BELT FLOOR ANCHORAGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VIKING T-BAR SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT & SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAYNOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RESTRAINT TO THE WEARER AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULDRESULT.
