Western Recall 79V274000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage
NHTSA recall 79V274000 · announced December 27, 1979 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 400 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEAT TETHER MOUNTING BRACKETS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.