NHTSA Recall 79V274000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V274000; Date: Dec. 27, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Western Wl Series; 1979 Western Wl Series; 1978 Western Ws Series; 1979 Western Ws Series
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 400
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install improved seat tether mounting brackets, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with air suspension. System: interior; seat tether belts. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the seat base mayseparate, which could result in personal injuries to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1980
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