MACK RS 1968: SUSPENSION:REAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V259000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RS | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-01-19 | 1972-10-27 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1966-04-01 - 1972-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1755
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
MACK TRUCK CAMPAIGN NO SCO37.TRUCKS EQUIPPED W/RADL 5281 OR R170 REAR AXLE.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR SPRING CLAMP PLATE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TOCLAMP FAILURE.IF CLAMP FAILS IT WOULD PERMIT THE AXLE TO SHIFT ON SPRING ANDCOULD INTERFERE WITH VEHICLE CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGSPRING CLAMP PLATES WITH IMPROVED TYPES.'
