NHTSA Recall 77V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V204000; Date: Nov. 21, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Mack HMM; 1977 Mack HMM
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems", and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". Vehicles equipped with viking t-bar seats have the seat belt anchorage located under the seat. The tether belt ruptured when subjected to the forces required in the safety test.
How to Fix:
Dealer will relocate the tether belt floor anchorage to correct the problem, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with viking t-bar seats. System: interior; seat & shoulder belt anchorage. Consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle accident, the seat belt maynot provide adequate restraint to the wearer and serious personal injury couldresult.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 14, 1978
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