Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-08-07.
Recall campaignNHTSA 78V169000
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1,300
Reported to NHTSA
1978-08-07
Owners notified
1979-04-10
Defect description
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A DISLOCATED STEERING AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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.