MACK R 1978: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | R | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-09-05 | 1979-01-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-04-01 - 1978-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEEL BRACKETS ON THE SUSPENSION BEAM WERE FOUND TO BE DEFICIENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE SHRINKAGE AND LOW MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH OF THESE BRACKETS COULD CAUSE A SEPARATION OF THE AXLE HOUSING FROM THE SUSPENSION.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BOGIE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS WITH NEW CAPS MEETING THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; HANGER BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN RESULT AND LEAD TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
