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Western RL Series Recall 85V158: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 85V158, reported November 26, 1985, 1,575 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V158MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRAME RAIL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH ROSS OR GARRISON POWER STEERING WITH EATON POWER STEERING PUMP.

Affected vehicles

Western RL Series1980
Western RS Series1980