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Mack MH Recall 84V141: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

NHTSA campaign 84V141, reported November 7, 1984, 1,300 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V141MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
THE DOOR LATCHES MAY BE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE A PAWL SPRING WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PAWL SPRING DOES NOT CREATE PROPER TENSION ON THE PAWL, (A PART OF THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM). THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LATCHES AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS".
Risk
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DOOR LATCHES, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: DOOR ASSEMBLY; LATCHES AND LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CAB DOOR COULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING ALLOWINGOCCUPANTS TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE OR RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Mack MH1984