Seat belts: frontRecall 90V-116 · 1986–1989 Mack Midliner
RV IND., INC. recall 90V-116 covers 5,200 1986–1989 Mack Midliner for a seat belts: front problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.
The risk
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.
The fix
REPLACE SHORT SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTORS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH CS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGERBENCH SEAT AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1986 to February 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.