NHTSA Campaign 84V032000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported Mar 22, 1984 · 1,163 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | RWL SERIES | 1981 | 1,163 |
| WESTERN | RWL SERIES | 1982 | 1,163 |
| WESTERN | RWL SERIES | 1983 | 1,163 |
| WESTERN | RWL SERIES | 1984 | 1,163 |
| WESTERN | RWS SERIES | 1981 | 1,163 |
| WESTERN | RWS SERIES | 1982 | 1,163 |
| WESTERN | RWS SERIES | 1983 | 1,163 |
| WESTERN | RWS SERIES | 1984 | 1,163 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 84V032000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.