MACK MC SERIES 1981: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MC SERIES | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-02-26 | 1981-07-07 | 1981-07-14 |
Production Dates: 1978-03-01 - 1981-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 180
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE FRONT CANOPY CAB MOUNTING BRACKET WILL BE MODIFIED TO ALLOW FOR CLEARANCE OF THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
