Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 84V-032 · Western vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 84V-032 covers 1,163 Western vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V032000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.
The fix
FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACH E-9 SERIES V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE WITHOUTWARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1981 to March 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.