1986 MACK MH Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 86V008000 on 01/21/1986
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1982 - 02/28/1986
- Affected:
- 7,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 87V166000 on 11/03/1987
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1986 - 04/30/1987
- Affected:
- 200
- Defect:
- On right hand steering arm, keyway may be in the wrong location causing a toggle condition to occur under certain conditions.
- Consequence:
- This could result in slow steering return without priorwarning which would affect steering control and create the potential for acrash.
- Correction:
- Replace incorrect steering arm.
- Notes:
- System: steering armvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with dual steering gears.
- Campaign:
- 88V147000 on 09/18/1988
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1981 - 06/30/1988
- Affected:
- 11,000
- Defect:
- Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
- Consequence:
- During an impact, driver and/or rider can move forwardand possibly strike the windshield, even when wearing a seat belt.
- Correction:
- Adjust seat tether belt if necessary.
- Notes:
- System: seat tether belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with air suspension seats.
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