Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V033000

Suspension: rear: springs

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-03-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V033000

Suspension: rear: springs

Component
Suspension: rear: springs
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
152
Reported to NHTSA
1989-03-03
Owners notified
1989-07-31

Defect description

DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR (4) SPRING CAP BOLTS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND FAILURE OF THE BOLTSWITH POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT POTENTIAL.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL THE MISSING DOWELS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING CAP AND AXLE HOUSING.

Notes

SYSTEM: SPRING CAP TO AXLE HOUSING CONNECTION DOWEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK DM Series1988
MACK DMM Series1988
MACK MH1988
MACK RD Series1988
MACK RW 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.