Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Mack Rl in Canada.
THE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE WAS CUT OUT OR TRIMMED ON THESE VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF POOR GRINDING METHODS USED TO ELIMINATE ALL STRESS RISING POINTS, THE FRAME COULD DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FRAME ARTICULATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE SPRING SEAT, WHICH IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE AXLE HOUSING AND THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PACK CAN DEFORM, RESULTING IN REDUCED CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD CAUSE AXLE MISALIGNMENT, SPRING "U" BOLT LOOSENESS AND HOUSING FAILURE. AXLE DISLOCATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE TO SPRING INTERFERENCE AND POSSIBLE IMPAIRMENT OF VEHICLE CONTROL, COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
INADEQUATE WELD EMPLACEMENT OF THE SPRING SEAT/RADIUS ROD BRACKET COUPLED WITH RADIUS ROD LOAD AND LOOSENING OF THE SPRING CLIP NUTS COULD CAUSE SPRING SEAT FRACTURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AXLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITH A POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE CRASH.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH GARRISON G21 SERIES POWER STEERING VALVES WITH INSUFFICIENT CONNECTION TORQUE BETWEEN THE DRAK LINK ADAPTER AND VALVE HOUSING. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE ADAPTER DISENGAGING FROM THE VALVE CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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