Recalls › 84V140000

NHTSA recall 84V140000

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Mack MH and 1 more

Reported Nov 7, 198464 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt May 1, 1984 – Mar 1, 1985

The defect

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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack MH
198219831984
Mack R
198219831984

Notes

Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: structure; fifth wheel assembly.consequences of defect: if the trailer separates during operation an accidentand personal injury could result.