Mack Mh 1986

Model Mh made in 1986 by Mack got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningseat belts and steering.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
88V147000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1982 to 07/01/1988V (Vehicle)1100008/31/1988ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC09/06/198809/19/1988
Defect SummarySeat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
Consequence SummaryDuring an impact, driver and/or rider can move forwardand possibly strike the windshield, even when wearing a seat belt.
Corrective SummaryAdjust seat tether belt if necessary.
NotesSystem: seat tether belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with air suspension seats.
STEERING - LINKAGES
87V166000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1986 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)20008/11/1988MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/26/198711/04/1987
Defect SummaryOn right hand steering arm, keyway may be in the wrong location causing a toggle condition to occur under certain conditions.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in slow steering return without priorwarning which would affect steering control and create the potential for acrash.
Corrective SummaryReplace incorrect steering arm.
NotesSystem: steering armvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with dual steering gears.
STRUCTURE
86V008000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1982 to 03/01/1986V (Vehicle)700008/14/1986MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC01/17/198601/22/1986
Defect SummaryLeft 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 SummaryInstall a reinforcement brace if no cracks are found. in addition, replace step if cracks are present.
NotesSystem: cab step. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with sleeper cab.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEATS
PE88061MACK TRUCKS, INC06/21/198809/12/1988SEAT TETHER FAILURE88V147000
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