Mack 1984 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled November 7, 1984 · NHTSA recall 84V141000 · Mack
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DOOR LATCHES, IF NECESSARY.
Units
1,300 units
Description
THE DOOR LATCHES MAY BE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE A PAWL SPRING WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PAWL SPRING DOES NOT CREATE PROPER TENSION ON THE PAWL, (A PART OF THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM). THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LATCHES AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS".
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DOOR LATCHES, IF NECESSARY.
Product
Mack MH
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →