MACK RB600S 1988: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
| Make : MACK | Model : RB600S | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1988-06-01 - 1989-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V119000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-11-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-07-24 | Date Added to Database: 1989-08-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 67 | ||
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Summary:
THERE MAY BE SPRING EYE CONTACT WITH THE SPRING BRACKET AND HIGH STRESS LEVELS IN THE BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
SPRING BRACKET FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT FRONT SPRINGDISLOCATION COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL IN A TURNING MANEUVER. |
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Remedy:
CHASSIS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKETS TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM:FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MULTI-LEAF SPRING AND 18,000 LB. OR20,000 LB. FRONT AXLES. |
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