Vehicle recall 85V158000 · November 26, 1985
Western RL Series and RS Series
The right hand frame rail lower flange could develop cracks due to poor grinding methods at stress points.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The right hand frame rail lower flange could develop cracks due to poor grinding methods at stress points. Consequence of defect: frame failure could occur without warning and could result in loss of control and possibly a crash.
- Remedy
- Remove and replace frame rail as necessary or ground out and dress to eliminate any stress risers that may develop.
- Notes
- System: frame rail. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with ross or garrison power steering with eaton power steering pump.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V158000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 1985
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- January 13, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,575
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western RL Series (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- Western RS Series (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
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