WESTERN UNSPECIFIED 1981: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | UNSPECIFIED | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-08-27 | 1981-06-10 | 1981-06-18 |
Production Dates: 1981-03-01 - 1981-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", IN THAT THE FIRST PURCHASER USAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED FROM THE OPERATOR"S MANUAL WHICH CAME WITH THE VEHICLE.
THE DEALER WILL INCLUDE THE MISSING INFORMATION WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT INSTRUCTIONS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPER USE AND CARE OF THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DUE TOTHE OMISSION OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A DEGRADATION OF THE SYSTEM"SEFFECTIVENESS IN PROVIDING PASSENGER PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
