NHTSA Recall 81V083000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 1981-07-07. An estimated 180 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
THE FRONT CANOPY CAB MOUNTING BRACKET WILL BE MODIFIED TO ALLOW FOR CLEARANCE OF THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
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.
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