Mack R 1984
Model R made in 1984 by Mack got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 1984
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V140000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1984 to 03/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 64 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 11/07/1984 | 12/03/1984 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||