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1986 Mack Mh Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1986 Mack Mh in Canada.

Ref #1988-131 Campaign : SC199
1988-09-20 1 342 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

THE SEAT TETHER BELTS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH AIR RIDE SEATS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED DURING ASSEMBLY. DURING AN IMPACT CONDITION, THE DRIVER AND/ OR RIDER COULD MOVE FORWARD AND POSSIBLY STRIKE THE WINDSHIELD, EVEN WHEN WEARING A SEAT BELT. THERE WOULD BE NO PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND TETHER BELT WILL BE ADJUSTED IF NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1988-118 Campaign : SC197
1988-08-05 680 units

Brakes

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 106 - BRAKE HOSES (BURST STRENGTH).

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1987-120 Campaign : SC186
1987-11-04 6 units

Steering

Issue Description

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE KEYWAY ON THE RIGHT HAND STEERING ARM IN THE WRONG LOCATION. WITH THE WHEEL IN AN EXTREME LEFT HAND TURN AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL UNSUPPORTED (I.E., FALLING IN A POTHOLE), A TOGGLE CONDITION COULD OCCUR. THE RESULTING SLOW STEERING RETURN COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL WITH A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: INCORRECT STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1987-015 Campaign : SC183
1987-02-09 1 134 units

Suspension

Issue Description

NOTE: 1971 TO 1987 TRUCKS WITH NEWAY AIR RIDE DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION. THE CHANNEL TYPE CROSSMEMBER INSTALLED WITH THE SUSPENSION CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND CAN FAIL. THE BROKEN CROSSMEMBER CAN PROTRUDE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FRAME AND INTERFERE WITH THE TRAILER CHASSIS COMPONENTS. THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING WHEN TURNING. ALSO, A COMPLETELY SEPARATED CROSSMEMBER WITH ATTACHED HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES COULD AFFECT THE HEIGHT OF THE SUSPENSION AIR SPRINGS. THE RESULTING LEAN COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1986-010 Campaign : SC174
1986-01-22 377 units

Structure

Issue Description

THE CAB STEPS COULD DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELDED AREA WHICH COULD EXTEND INTO THE TUBULAR STEP AND CAUSE THE TUBULAR STEP TO COLLAPSE AND EVENTUALLY BREAK WITHOUT WARNING TO THE USER, WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES BEING RECEIVED. TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLEEPER CABS.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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