NHTSA Recall 85V051000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V051000; Date: May. 1, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1982 Mack MH;  1983 Mack MH;  1984 Mack MH;  1985 Mack MH

Component: Structure:body:bumpers

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 7,500

Recall 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.

How to Fix:

Remove the step clevis and replace with a new improved clevis.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy duty ultraliner trucks. System: bumper flip out step clevis.

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.