MACK R 1978: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V017000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | R | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-08-13 | 1979-01-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A CASTING DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CAPS RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN THE THICKNESS OF THE MATERIAL. FAILURE OF A CAP CAN ALLOW THE END OF THE REAR SPRING TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY OF THE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INSULATOR CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN RESULT AND LEAD TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
