MACK R SERIES 1988: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V085000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | R SERIES | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-05-05 | 1988-05-23 | 1988-05-26 |
Production Dates: 1987-11-01 - 1987-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 203
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS. ALSO, THE DETACHEDINNER SHAFT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND TRACTORTIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL NEW CLAMPING PLATES AND CAPSCREWS IN ALL LOCATIONS AS NEEDED.
SYSTEM: DRIVE SHAFT YOKE CLAMP PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
