NHTSA Recall 77V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V174000; Date: Oct. 12, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Mack CF; 1977 Mack DM; 1977 Mack DMM; 1977 Mack F; 1977 Mack HMM; 1977 Mack R; 1977 Mack RD; 1977 Mack RM; 1977 Mack U
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 6,591
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seatbelt assemblies". Although the seatbelts in question performed marginally with respect to the 5000 lb. Load requirement, additional testing confirmed that the anchor could fail, allowing either the anchor to slip over the hold-down nut or the anchor to separate into two pieces.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace seat belt assemblies without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: interior; seat belt anchorage assembly. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, these seat belts may notadequately restrain passengers and serious injuries may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 23, 1978
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