Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V018000

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

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V018000

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

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
17
Reported to NHTSA
1979-01-12
Owners notified
1979-09-05

Defect description

THE STEEL BRACKETS ON THE SUSPENSION BEAM WERE FOUND TO BE DEFICIENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE SHRINKAGE AND LOW MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH OF THESE BRACKETS COULD CAUSE A SEPARATION OF THE AXLE HOUSING FROM THE SUSPENSION.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BOGIE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS WITH NEW CAPS MEETING THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK F1978
MACK MB1978
MACK R1978
MACK RD1978

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.