Campaign 89V-147

Seat belts are mounted in such a way that there is insufficient adjustment to accommodate a 95th percentile adult male

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Defect summary

SEAT BELTS ARE MOUNTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ADJUSTMENT TO ACCOMMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.

Consequence

BELTS ARE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 209.

Remedy

REPLACE SEAT BELTS WITH BELTS OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.

Notes

SYSTEM:SEAT BELTS/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V147000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seat belts on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 89V-147
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mack	CH600	1989	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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