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Safety recall · 88E012002

Seat belts: buckle assembly Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on April 15, 1988. It covers about 18,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
88E012002
Reported
Apr 15, 1988
Vehicles
18,000
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The buckle assembly could have a large pawl to base clearance which may not allow the proper engagement of the connector.

The risk

The pawl to base clearance precludes the inability toengage the seat belt connector.

The fix

Inspect and replace all buckle assemblies found with improper clearance.

Contacts

This safety recall was initiated by am safe, inc. In recall 88e012000.Vehicle category: trucks/buses.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88E012002.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Mack Mack42D

Questions

Is the 88E012002 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88E012002?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88E012002 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on April 15, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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