MACK RS SERIES 1980: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| Make : MACK | Model : RS SERIES | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 1979-01-01 - 1980-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V158000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1987-01-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-11-26 | Date Added to Database: 1985-12-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN PRODUCTS | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1575 | ||
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Summary:
THE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS POINTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FRAME FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FRAME RAIL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH ROSS OR GARRISON POWER STEERING WITH EATON POWER STEERING PUMP. |
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