NHTSA Recall 79V018000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1979-01-12. An estimated 17 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; HANGER BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN RESULT AND LEAD TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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