MACK MIDLINER 1986: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V116000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MIDLINER | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-01-22 | 1990-06-12 | 1990-06-19 |
Production Dates: 1986-01-01 - 1990-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.
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.
REPLACE SHORT SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTORS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH CS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGERBENCH SEAT AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.
