MACK MH 1989: SUSPENSION:FRONT
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V079000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MH | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-08-16 | 1989-05-15 | 1989-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1989-02-01 - 1989-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence
BOLT FAILURE COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT; THISCOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT TRUCK CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE TORQUE ROD BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/TORQUE ROD FASTENERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH REYCO SUSPENSION.
