Investigation PE88061: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 21, 1988

Closed

Sep 12, 1988

Model years

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Subject

Seat tether failure

Component: Seats

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.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.