1981 MACK DM SERIES Recall

Campaign:

81V085000 on 07/13/1981

Component:

Seat belts

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 03/31/1981

Affected:

22

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.

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