OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

84V032000

Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Reported Mar 22, 1984 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Summary

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS.

Notes

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.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1984 Western Rwl Series 1984 Western Rws Series 1983 Western Rws Series 1983 Western Rwl Series 1982 Western Rws Series 1982 Western Rwl Series 1981 Western Rwl Series 1981 Western Rws Series

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗