MACK R SERIES 1982: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
| Make : MACK | Model : R SERIES | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 1978-10-01 - 1982-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V036000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-03-23 | Date Added to Database: 1984-04-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3421 | ||
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Summary:
SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR SPRING SEAT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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