Defect Investigation Detail

MACK / MH / 1985

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE88061 Vehicale/Equipment Name: MACK
Vehicale/Equipment Model: MH Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1985
Component Name: SEATS Manufacturer's Name: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Opened: Jun, 21 1988 Date Closed: Sep, 12 1988
Subject: SEAT TETHER FAILURE Summary: Summary: truck driver reports seat teathers are not properly adjusted at factory, allowing seat to hinge forward in a collision. teathers act as restrainers, and if improperly adjusted seat belt is useless as it is attached to the seat. during sudden deceleration or collision the whole assembly hinges forward allowing possible facial contact with the windshield.===