Vehicle recall 84V141000 · November 7, 1984
1984 Mack MH
The door latches may be defective because a pawl spring was not manufactured to specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The door latches may be defective because a pawl spring was not manufactured to specifications. The pawl spring does not create proper tension on the pawl, (a part of the door latch mechanism). This constitutes a non-compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door latches and door retention components".
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and replace door latches, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: door assembly; latches and locks.consequences of defect: the cab door could open without warning allowingoccupants to be ejected from the vehicle or resulting in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 1984
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
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