Known Recalls

Model year record

1977 MACK RS600

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V169000

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

Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1,300
Reported to NHTSA
1978-08-07
Owners notified
1979-04-10

Defect description

THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.