Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V147000 Reported September 5, 1989

Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an

Q: What is recall 89V147000?

NHTSA recall 89V147000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on September 5, 1989. It addresses: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an. The recall affects approximately 164 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Seat Belts · 164 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

89V147000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

164

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 5, 1989

Defect Summary

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

Safety Consequence

Belts are in noncompliance with fmvss 209.

Corrective Action

Replace seat belts with belts of sufficient length to comply with fmvss 209.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 89V147000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 89V147000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 89V147000?

NHTSA recall 89V147000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on September 5, 1989. It addresses: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an. The recall affects approximately 164 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V147000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.