NHTSA Campaign 90V116000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Issued by RV IND., INC. · Reported Jun 12, 1990 · 5,200 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MACK MIDLINER 1986 5,200
MACK MIDLINER 1987 5,200
MACK MIDLINER 1988 5,200
MACK MIDLINER 1989 5,200

Source: NHTSA Campaign 90V116000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.