THE FLIP OUT STEP CLEVIS ON THE BUMPER MAY FAIL AND BREAK UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE PERSON STANDING
— Recall Campaign #85V051000
THE FLIP OUT STEP CLEVIS ON THE BUMPER MAY FAIL AND BREAK UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE PERSON STANDING ON THE STEP TO SERVICE THE FRONT AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS SUDDEN BREAK WILL CAUSE THE PERSON STANDING ON THE STEP TO FALL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V051000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | May 01, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V051000 |
| Units affected: | 7,500 |
- Description:
- THE FLIP OUT STEP CLEVIS ON THE BUMPER MAY FAIL AND BREAK UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE PERSON STANDING ON THE STEP TO SERVICE THE FRONT AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS SUDDEN BREAK WILL CAUSE THE PERSON STANDING ON THE STEP TO FALL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REMOVE THE STEP CLEVIS AND REPLACE WITH A NEW IMPROVED CLEVIS.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY ULTRALINER TRUCKS. SYSTEM: BUMPER FLIP OUT STEP CLEVIS.