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Safety recall · 89V024000

Seat belts: rear / other Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on February 21, 1989. It covers about 19 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V024000
Reported
Feb 21, 1989
Vehicles
19
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Seat tether belt 11.0 Inches long was installed instead of the 8.5 Inches long belt required for this chassis.

The risk

Incorrect length belt may not properly restrain occupantand would not comply with fmvss 210.

The fix

INSTALL CORRECT 8.5 INCH SEAT TETHER BELT.

Contacts

System: seat tether belt/fmvss 210.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with non sleeper cabs and with smartseat drivers seat.

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 89V024000.
  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
1987 Mack MH06D
1988 Mack MH04C

Questions

Is the 89V024000 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 89V024000?

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 89V024000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on February 21, 1989. 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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