Vehicle recall 88V147000 · September 6, 1988
1982-1988 Mack MH
Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
- Consequence
- During an impact, driver and/or rider can move forwardand possibly strike the windshield, even when wearing a seat belt.
- Remedy
- Adjust seat tether belt if necessary.
- Notes
- System: seat tether belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with air suspension seats.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V147000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 6, 1988
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- August 31, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts
Vehicles covered
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