Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V154000

Suspension: multiple axle

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-09-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V154000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
129
Reported to NHTSA
1988-09-27
Owners notified
1988-09-22

Defect description

THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE.

Safety risk

BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS THAT HAVE SINGLE PASS (UNDERSIZED) WELDS ON THE BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK DM Series1987
MACK MR Series1987
MACK RD Series1987
MACK RW Series1987

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.