Structure: frame and membersRecall 85V-158 · Western vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 85V-158 covers 1,575 Western vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The fix
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.
SYSTEM: FRAME RAIL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH ROSS OR GARRISON POWER STEERING WITH EATON POWER STEERING PUMP.
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 January 1, 1979 to October 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.