MACK UNSPECIFIED 1982: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V009000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | UNSPECIFIED | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-02-13 | 1986-01-22 | 1986-01-28 |
Production Dates: 1978-01-01 - 1985-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SPRING EYE BOLT WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY AND COULD FAIL DUE TO THE LOOSE FIT WITHIN THE SPRING EYE BUSHING/HANGER BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SPRING COULD FALL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE, WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE SUDDEN DRAG OF THE SPRING.
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IN THE INTERIM THE TORQUE OF THE SPRING EYE BOLT WILL BE CHECKED.
SYSTEM: SPRING EYE BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ST34 OR ST38 SERIES REAR AXLE.
