Mack Recall 91V112000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 91V112000 · announced June 25, 1991 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 4,000 units affected

The problem

LAP AND SHOULDER SEAT BELT ARRANGEMENT FOR FIXED (NON-SUSPENSION) SEATS DOES NOT MEET THE SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210. THE INBOARD CLINCH NUT IN CAB SILL, WHERE THE BUCKLE FOR THE SHOULDER AND LAP BELT IS MOUNTED, PULLED OUT OF THE SILL DURING THE TESTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SEAT BELT ANCHIRAGE FAILS, THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP.

What to do

RELOCATE THE INBOARD SEAT BELT MOUNTING FROM TOP OF THE SILL TO THE FORWARD FLANGE OF THE SILL ON THE CAB FLOOR, AND ADD A 3MM FILLET WELD AROUND THE 2 INBOARD CLINCH NUTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Mack Ch
• 1989 Mack Ch
• 1990 Mack Ch
• 1991 Mack Ch
• 1988 Mack Cl
• 1989 Mack Cl
• 1990 Mack Cl
• 1991 Mack Cl

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