NHTSA recall 85V158000
Structure › Frame and members
Western RL Series and 1 more
Reported Nov 26, 19851,575 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1979 – Oct 1, 1980
The defect
The right hand frame rail lower flange could develop cracks due to poor grinding methods at stress points. consequence of defect: frame failure could occur without warning and could result in loss of control and possibly a crash.
The remedy
Remove and replace frame rail as necessary or ground out and dress to eliminate any stress risers that may develop.