1984 MACK MH RECALL - #86V008000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
LEFT OR RIGHT CAB STEP MAY CRACK IN ITS WELDED AREA DUE TO FLEXING OF THE STEP DURING ENTERING AND EXITING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AS THE CRACKS EXTEND, THE TUBULAR STEP COULD PARTIALLY COLLAPSE AND BREAK WITHOUT WARNING TO THE USER, AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1984 MACK MH |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1982 - 3/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/1986 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/14/1986 |
| # Affected |
7,000 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
LEFT OR RIGHT CAB STEP MAY CRACK IN ITS WELDED AREA DUE TO FLEXING OF THE STEP DURING ENTERING AND EXITING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AS THE CRACKS EXTEND, THE TUBULAR STEP COULD PARTIALLY COLLAPSE AND BREAK WITHOUT WARNING TO THE USER, AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACE IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND. IN ADDITION, REPLACE STEP IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: CAB STEP. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SLEEPER CAB. |
| See also |
1984 MACK MH Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1984 MACK MH Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1984 MACK MH Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1984 MACK MH Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1984 MACK MH Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
1984 MACK MH Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1984 MACK MH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1984 MACK MH Recall for SEAT BELTS
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