THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE
— Recall Campaign #90V116000
THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,200 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V116000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 12, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V116000 |
| Units affected: | 5,200 |
- Description:
- THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE SHORT SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTORS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH CS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGERBENCH SEAT AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.