Make : MACK | Model : MIDLINER | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19860101 - 19900201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V116000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910122 | Date Received by ODI: 19900612 | Date Added to Database: 19900619 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: RV IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5200 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SHORT SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTORS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |