Mack 1982–1985 Structure recall
Recalled May 1, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V051000 · Mack
Remedy
REMOVE THE STEP CLEVIS AND REPLACE WITH A NEW IMPROVED CLEVIS.
Units
7,500 units
Description
THE FLIP OUT STEP CLEVIS ON THE BUMPER MAY FAIL AND BREAK UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE PERSON STANDING ON THE STEP TO SERVICE THE FRONT AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS SUDDEN BREAK WILL CAUSE THE PERSON STANDING ON THE STEP TO FALL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.
What to do
REMOVE THE STEP CLEVIS AND REPLACE WITH A NEW IMPROVED CLEVIS.
Product
Mack MH
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →