Mack Mh 1985

Model Mh made in 1985 by Mack got 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, air.

Mh year 1985

Recalls
Defect investigations

Model 1985

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SEAT BELTS
88V147000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 01/01/1982 to 07/01/1988	V (Vehicle)	11000	08/31/1988	ODI	MACK TRUCKS, INC	09/06/1988	09/19/1988
Defect Summary	Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
Consequence Summary	During an impact, driver and/or rider can move forwardand possibly strike the windshield, even when wearing a seat belt.
Corrective Summary	Adjust seat tether belt if necessary.
Notes	System: seat tether belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with air suspension seats.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
85V113000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 01/01/1982 to 12/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	5020	02/07/1986	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	09/17/1985	09/24/1985
Defect Summary	The dual double check valve may not release the proper air volume to the brake system, causing a slight timing delay between the tractor and the trailer brake system. consequences of defect: if the brakes are suddenly applied, the trailer could jackknife without warning to the operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Install two new sleeves in the dual double check valve which will increase air flow.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy duty tractor trailer combinations. system: brakes, tractor to trailer.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
85V057000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 08/01/1984 to 03/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	52	12/09/1985	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	05/03/1985	05/14/1985
Defect Summary	The drag links may have been installed incorrectly allowing drag link clamp bolt to axle beam interference. consequence of defect: during a turning maneuver, increased steering effort or complete lockup of steering could occur without warning. this could result in loss of truck control and a crash.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Assure that drag links are installed to correct interference condition.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with dual steering systems. system: steering drag links.
STRUCTURE
86V008000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 04/01/1982 to 03/01/1986	V (Vehicle)	7000	08/14/1986	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	01/17/1986	01/22/1986
Defect Summary	Left or right cab step may crack in its welded area due to flexing of the step during entering and exiting. consequence of defect: as the cracks extend, the tubular step could partially collapse and break without warning to the user, and could result in personal injuries.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Install a reinforcement brace if no cracks are found. in addition, replace step if cracks are present.
Notes	System: cab step. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with sleeper cab.
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
85V051000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 04/01/1982 to 04/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	7500		MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	05/01/1985	05/13/1985
Defect Summary	The flip out step clevis on the bumper may fail and break under the weight of the person standing on the step to service the front area of the vehicle. consequence of defect: this sudden break will cause the person standing on the step to fall, without warning, and could result in injuries.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Remove the step clevis and replace with a new improved clevis.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy duty ultraliner trucks. system: bumper flip out step clevis.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SEATS
PE88061	MACK TRUCKS, INC	06/21/1988	09/12/1988	SEAT TETHER FAILURE	88V147000
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