1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall - Campaign #84V032000

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1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES RECALL - #84V032000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.

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Vehicle 1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Manufactured between 4/1/1981 - 3/1/1984 Recalled on 4/4/1984 Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 1,163 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS   Description FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION. Consequences Corrective action FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACH E-9 SERIES V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE WITHOUTWARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. See also 1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS 1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS 1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY