Recall
Mack Midliner — 90V116000
NHTSA ID
90V116000
Make
Mack
Model
Midliner
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1990-06-12
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Units Affected
5,200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE SHORT SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTORS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.