Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V017000

Suspension: multiple axle

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-01-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V017000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
4,000
Reported to NHTSA
1979-01-12
Owners notified
1979-08-13

Defect description

A CASTING DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CAPS RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN THE THICKNESS OF THE MATERIAL. FAILURE OF A CAP CAN ALLOW THE END OF THE REAR SPRING TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY OF THE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INSULATOR CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN RESULT AND LEAD TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK DM1978 1977
MACK R1978 1977
MACK RD1978 1977
MACK U1978 1977

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.