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Mack MH Recall 85V051: Structure:Body:Bumpers

NHTSA campaign 85V051, reported May 1, 1985, 7,500 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V051MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
REMOVE THE STEP CLEVIS AND REPLACE WITH A NEW IMPROVED CLEVIS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY ULTRALINER TRUCKS. SYSTEM: BUMPER FLIP OUT STEP CLEVIS.

Affected vehicles

Mack MH1982198319841985