Mack MH, R (1982-1984): Trailer hitches
Recall 84V140000 · Nov 7, 1984 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
64
vehicles affected
64
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 84V140000
- Date
- Nov 7, 1984
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 64
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches > Fifth wheel assembly
- Model years
- 1982-1984
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
DUE TO IMPROPER AND INADEQUATE WELDING PRACTICES, THE FIFTH WHEEL ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEFECTIVE. FRAME MOUNTED SUPPORTS MAY HAVE INCOMPLETE OR POOR QUALITY WELDS. THE WELDS COULD SUBSEQUENTLY FAIL ALLOWING SEPARATION OF THE TRACTOR FROM THE TRAILER.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE THE FIFTH WHEEL AND REWELD THE MOUNTING ANGLES AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 84V140000?
2 models: Mack MH (1982-1984), Mack R (1982-1984), about 64 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 84V140000?
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE THE FIFTH WHEEL AND REWELD THE MOUNTING ANGLES AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.