Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #84V140000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 84V140000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 64 affected units, STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 84V140000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1984-11-07T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:fifth wheel assembly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 64

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qsgw~uiik.54vu

NHTSA ID: 84V140000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: