NHTSA Recall 81V085000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1981-07-08. An estimated 22 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION", IN THAT THE EXTENDED RIDER"S SEAT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SEAT BELT AS REQUIRED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTENDED RIDER"S SEAT.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SEAT BELT, APASSENGER SITTING IN THIS SEAT WOULD BE MORE LIKELY TO BE INJURED IF THEVEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY OR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.CORRECTICE ACTION: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL DRILL HOLES AND INSTALL SEATBELTS WHERE NEEDED.