Front: anchorageRecall 77V-204 · 1976–1977 Mack HMM

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 77V-204 covers 11 1976–1977 Mack HMM for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected111 model

ReportedNov 21, 1977Owners notified Apr 14, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V204000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS", AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VIKING T-BAR SEATS HAVE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT. THE TETHER BELT RUPTURED WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE FORCES REQUIRED IN THE SAFETY TEST.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE TETHER BELT FLOOR ANCHORAGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VIKING T-BAR SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT & SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAYNOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RESTRAINT TO THE WEARER AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULDRESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack HMM1976, 1977