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  NHTSA Recall 85V158000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V158000; Date: Nov. 26, 1985

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Western Rl Series 1980 Western Rl Series 1979 Western Rs Series 1980 Western Rs Series

Component: Structure:frame And Members

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 1,575

icon3 Recall Summary:

The right hand frame rail lower flange could develop cracks due to poor grinding methods at stress points. Consequence of defect: frame failure could occur without warning and could result in loss of control and possibly a crash.

icon2 How to Fix:

Remove and replace frame rail as necessary or ground out and dress to eliminate any stress risers that may develop.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: frame rail. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with ross or garrison power steering with eaton power steering pump.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 13, 1987

Also see:

All recalls of Western vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.