Mack Recall 81V083000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 81V083000 · announced July 7, 1981 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 180 units affected
The problem
THE RIGHT HAND FRONT CANOPY CAB MOUNTING BRACKET INTERFERES WITH THE RIGHT HAND BRAKE CHAMBER ON THE STEERING AXLE WHEN IN A CERTAIN DEGREE TURN AND SEVERE BUMPING IS PRESENT.
What to do
THE FRONT CANOPY CAB MOUNTING BRACKET WILL BE MODIFIED TO ALLOW FOR CLEARANCE OF THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRONT CANOPY CAB MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS INTERFERENCE SHOULD OCCUR IT MAY RESULT INDEGRADED BRAKING ABILITY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.