1991 MACK CH Recall - Campaign #00V019003

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1991 MACK CH RECALL - #00V019003

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.

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Vehicle 1991 MACK CH Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 Recalled on 5/11/2000 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 6/22/2000 # Affected 90 Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK. Consequences UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED. Notes MACK RECALL NO. SCO259.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2000.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1991 MACK CH Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 1991 MACK CH Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN 1991 MACK CH Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1991 MACK CH Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, CENTER SUPPORT BEARING