Mack Mh 1987

Model Mh made in 1987 by Mack got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering and vehicle speed control.

Model 1987

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.
SEAT BELTS - REAR
89V024000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1986 to 11/01/1988V (Vehicle)1907/31/1989MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC02/21/198903/03/1989571210
Defect SummarySeat tether belt 11.0 inches long was installed instead of the 8.5 inches long belt required for this chassis.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect length belt may not properly restrain occupantand would not comply with fmvss 210.
Corrective SummaryInstall correct 8.5 inch seat tether belt.
NotesSystem: seat tether belt/fmvss 210.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with non sleeper cabs and with smartseat drivers seat.
STEERING - LINKAGES
87V179000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1987 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)32308/16/1988MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC11/23/198712/04/1987
Defect SummaryCross steering levers may be improperly heat treated and subject to fail during normal operation.
Consequence SummarySuch failure could cause loss of truck control withoutprior warning and result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall new, properly heat treated steering lever.
NotesSystem: cross steering levervehicle description: heavy duty trucks with mack faw 616 or 617 series frontaxle.
87V187000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1987 to 11/01/1987V (Vehicle)2908/05/1988MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC12/14/198701/06/1988
Defect SummaryThe pitman arm to drag link angle is out of phase.
Consequence SummaryUnder certain conditions, steering linkage could go intoa toggle condition resulting in a slow wheel return and impaired steeringcontrol, creating the potential for a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryReplace mismarked pitman arm.
NotesSystem: pitman armvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with sheppard steering gear.
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
94V032000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1987 to 07/01/1992V (Vehicle)3977705/27/1994ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC02/15/199403/01/1994
Defect SummaryFuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism.
Consequence SummaryIn the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
Corrective SummaryA new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.
NotesSystem: fuel; fuel pump.vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with e6 and e7 engines with robert bosch p7100 mechanically-governed fuel injection pumps.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.