NHTSA Recall 78V169000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1978-08-07. An estimated 1,300 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A DISLOCATED STEERING AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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