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Recalls for
1982 Mack R
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1 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1984-12-03
Description
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.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: structure; fifth wheel assembly.consequences of defect: if the trailer separates during operation an accidentand personal injury could result.