Make : WESTERN | Model : WS SERIES | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19791001 - 19791101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V274000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800630 | Date Received by ODI: 19791227 | Date Added to Database: 19800114 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN PRODUCTS | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 400 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE TETHER BELT MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY ALLOW THE SEAT UPPER BASE TO ROTATE AND DISCONNECT UPON HEAVY LOADING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEAT TETHER MOUNTING BRACKETS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
Notes:
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