NHTSA Recall 88V161000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1988-10-18. An estimated 408 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN ENGINE SUPPORT CASTINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY METALLURGY AND COULD FAIL.
Risk
FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS COULD CAUSE DISLOCATIONOF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRUCK DISABLEMENT,POSSIBLE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE REAR ENGINE SUPPORTS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE REAR SUPPORTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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