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1982 Mack U Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1982 Mack U in Canada.

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).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1982-023 Campaign : SC145
1982-03-01 22 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE MINIMUM STEERING SHAFT SLIP SPLINE ENGAGEMENT CAN BE AGGRAVATED AND STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION COULD OCCUR. THIS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THE OPERTOR, WITH A POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE CRASH.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) 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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