Western Recall 84V032000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 84V032000 · announced March 22, 1984 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 1,163 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Western Rwl Series
• 1982 Western Rwl Series
• 1983 Western Rwl Series
• 1984 Western Rwl Series
• 1981 Western Rws Series
• 1982 Western Rws Series
• 1983 Western Rws Series
• 1984 Western Rws Series

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.