Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 89V-024 · 1987–1988 Mack MH

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 89V-024 covers 19 1987–1988 Mack MH for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected191 model
ReportedFeb 21, 1989Owners notified Jul 31, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SEAT TETHER BELT 11.0 INCHES LONG WAS INSTALLED INSTEAD OF THE 8.5 INCHES LONG BELT REQUIRED FOR THIS CHASSIS.

The risk

INCORRECT LENGTH BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTAND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL CORRECT 8.5 INCH SEAT TETHER BELT.

SYSTEM: SEAT TETHER BELT/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH NON SLEEPER CABS AND WITH SMARTSEAT DRIVERS SEAT.

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

Built from December 1, 1986 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.