MACK MH 1985: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V008000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MH | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-08-14 | 1986-01-17 | 1986-01-22 |
Production Dates: 1982-04-01 - 1986-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACE IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND. IN ADDITION, REPLACE STEP IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT.
SYSTEM: CAB STEP. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SLEEPER CAB.
