NHTSA Recall 84V032000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V032000; Date: Mar. 22, 1984

Recalled Vehicles:

1981 Western Rwl Series;  1982 Western Rwl Series;  1983 Western Rwl Series;  1984 Western Rwl Series;  1981 Western Rws Series;  1982 Western Rws Series;  1983 Western Rws Series;  1984 Western Rws Series

Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 1,163

Recall Summary:

Front axle air brake lines are routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold. This can permit brake lines to melt and rupture, causing a reduction in air pressure to brake chambers upon brake application.

How to Fix:

Front axle air brake lines will be replaced, employing new routing and heat resistance improvements.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with mach e-9 series v-8 engines. System: service brakes; front brake lines. Consequences of defect: vehicle stopping distance would increase withoutwarning and could result in a vehicle crash.

Also see:

All recalls of Western vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.