Vehicle recall 85V051000 · May 1, 1985
1982-1985 Mack MH
The flip out step clevis on the bumper may fail and break under the weight of the person standing on the step to service the front area of the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The flip out step clevis on the bumper may fail and break under the weight of the person standing on the step to service the front area of the vehicle. Consequence of defect: this sudden break will cause the person standing on the step to fall, without warning, and could result in injuries.
- Remedy
- Remove the step clevis and replace with a new improved clevis.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy duty ultraliner trucks. System: bumper flip out step clevis.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V051000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1985
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Vehicles covered
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