MACK DM SERIES 1987: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| Make : MACK | Model : DM SERIES | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1987-01-01 - 1987-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V154000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-09-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-09-27 | Date Added to Database: 1988-10-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 129 | ||
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Summary:
THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS THAT HAVE SINGLE PASS "UNDERSIZED" WELDS ON THE BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |
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