NHTSA Recall 77V204000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1977-11-21. An estimated 11 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE TETHER BELT FLOOR ANCHORAGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
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.