Defect Description For Recall
The Connector Half Of The Safety Belt Is Not Long Enough To Accommodate A 95Th Percentile Adult Male.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
MIDLINER
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
90V116000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front
Effect Of Defect
Nonuse Of The Safety Belt Would Increase The Risk Andseverity Of Injury In A Sudden Stop Or Accident; Also, Trucks Would Not Complywith Fmvss 209.
Fix Defect
Replace Short Safety Belt Connector With Connectors Long Enough To Comply With Standard.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rv Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19860101
End Of Manufacture
19900201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5200
Date Owners Notified
19910122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19900612
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209