StructureRecall 86V-008 · 1982–1986 Mack MH

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 86V-008 covers 7,000 1982–1986 Mack MH for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7,0001 model

ReportedJan 17, 1986Owners notified Aug 14, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V008000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

LEFT OR RIGHT CAB STEP MAY CRACK IN ITS WELDED AREA DUE TO FLEXING OF THE STEP DURING ENTERING AND EXITING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AS THE CRACKS EXTEND, THE TUBULAR STEP COULD PARTIALLY COLLAPSE AND BREAK WITHOUT WARNING TO THE USER, AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACE IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND. IN ADDITION, REPLACE STEP IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT.

SYSTEM: CAB STEP. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SLEEPER CAB.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack MH1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

Built from April 1, 1982 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.