Mack Recall 81V085000: Seat Belts
NHTSA recall 81V085000 · announced July 8, 1981 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 22 units affected
The problem
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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.
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.