Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V119000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-07-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V119000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket

Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
67
Reported to NHTSA
1989-07-24
Owners notified
1989-11-15

Defect description

THERE MAY BE SPRING EYE CONTACT WITH THE SPRING BRACKET AND HIGH STRESS LEVELS IN THE BRACKET.

Safety risk

SPRING BRACKET FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT FRONT SPRINGDISLOCATION COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL IN A TURNING MANEUVER.

Manufacturer remedy

CHASSIS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKETS TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE.

Notes

SYSTEM:FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MULTI-LEAF SPRING AND 18,000 LB. OR20,000 LB. FRONT AXLES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK RB600S1989 1988

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.