NHTSA Campaign Id 81V085000; Date: Jul. 8, 1981
1980 Mack Dm Series; 1981 Mack Dm Series; 1980 Mack Dmm Series; 1981 Mack Dmm Series
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 22
The involved trucks do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection", in that the extended rider"s seat was not equipped with a seat belt as required.
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with an extended rider"s seat. System: interior; seat belts. Consequences of defect: without the protection provided by the seat belt, apassenger sitting in this seat would be more likely to be injured if thevehicle stopped suddenly or was involved in an accident. Correctice action: upon inspection, dealer will drill holes and install seatbelts where needed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 11, 1982
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