Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V085000

Power train: driveline: center support bearing

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-05-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V085000

Power train: driveline: center support bearing

Component
Power train: driveline: center support bearing
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
203
Reported to NHTSA
1988-05-23
Owners notified
1988-05-05

Defect description

CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

Safety risk

IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS. ALSO, THE DETACHEDINNER SHAFT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND TRACTORTIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW CLAMPING PLATES AND CAPSCREWS IN ALL LOCATIONS AS NEEDED.

Notes

SYSTEM: DRIVE SHAFT YOKE CLAMP PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK DM Series1988
MACK DMM Series1988
MACK R Series1988
MACK RD Series1988
MACK RM Series1988
MACK U Series1988

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.