1988 Mack Midliner Recalls

All 1988 Mack Midliner recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 19th, 1990
Recalled Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Recall Date
June 19th, 1990
Units Effected
5,200
NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V116000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: January 22nd, 1991

Defect Summary:
THE CONNECTOR HALF OF THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE SHORT SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTORS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH CS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGERBENCH SEAT AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.

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