Defect Description For Recall
Due To Improper And Inadequate Welding PrActices, The Fifth Wheel On The Involved Vehicles Is DefeCTIve. Frame Mounted Supports May Have Incomplete Or Poor Quality Welds. The Welds Could Subsequently Fail Allowing Separation Of The Tractor From The Trailer.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
MH
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
84V140000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And Remove The Fifth Wheel And Reweld The Mounting Angles At No Charge To The Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19840501
End Of Manufacture
19850301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
64
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19841107