Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 77V205000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1977-11-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V205000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
7,400
Reported to NHTSA
1977-11-21
Owners notified
1978-03-14

Defect description

A DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE WELDS SECURING THE REAR SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE WELD, IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRACKET AND AXLE HOUSING. FAILURE OF THE WELDS WOULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET AND THE AXLE HOUSING, RESULTING IN IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE AFFECTED AXLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REWELD THE INSULATOR SPRING BRACKET AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TANDEM AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 12 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK DM1977
MACK F1977
MACK HMM1977
MACK MB1977
MACK R1977
MACK RD1977
MACK RL1977
MACK RM1977
MACK RS1977
MACK U1977
MACK WL1977
MACK WS1977

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.