Seat beltsRecall 88V-147 · 1982–1988 Mack MH

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 88V-147 covers 11,000 1982–1988 Mack MH for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected11,0001 model

ReportedSep 6, 1988Owners notified Aug 31, 1988

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

SEAT TETHER BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED DURING ASSEMBLY.

DURING AN IMPACT, DRIVER AND/OR RIDER CAN MOVE FORWARDAND POSSIBLY STRIKE THE WINDSHIELD, EVEN WHEN WEARING A SEAT BELT.

What to do

ADJUST SEAT TETHER BELT IF NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: SEAT TETHER BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH AIR SUSPENSION SEATS.

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

1 model

Built from January 1, 1982 to July 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

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