Mack Recall 77V204000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 77V204000 · announced November 21, 1977 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 11 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE TETHER BELT FLOOR ANCHORAGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 Mack Hmm
• 1977 Mack Hmm

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.