1982 MACK MH RECALL - #84V140000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
DUE TO IMPROPER AND INADEQUATE WELDING PRACTICES, THE FIFTH WHEEL ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEFECTIVE. FRAME MOUNTED SUPPORTS MAY HAVE INCOMPLETE OR POOR QUALITY WELDS. THE WELDS COULD SUBSEQUENTLY FAIL ALLOWING SEPARATION OF THE TRACTOR FROM THE TRAILER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1982 MACK MH |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1984 - 3/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
12/3/1984 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
64 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
DUE TO IMPROPER AND INADEQUATE WELDING PRACTICES, THE FIFTH WHEEL ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEFECTIVE. FRAME MOUNTED SUPPORTS MAY HAVE INCOMPLETE OR POOR QUALITY WELDS. THE WELDS COULD SUBSEQUENTLY FAIL ALLOWING SEPARATION OF THE TRACTOR FROM THE TRAILER. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE THE FIFTH WHEEL AND REWELD THE MOUNTING ANGLES AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TRAILER SEPARATES DURING OPERATION AN ACCIDENTAND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1982 MACK MH Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1982 MACK MH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
1982 MACK MH Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
1982 MACK MH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1982 MACK MH Recall for STRUCTURE
1982 MACK MH Recall for SEAT BELTS
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