NHTSA Campaign 86V005000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported Jan 14, 1986 · 484 vehicles affected
What's wrong
INCORRECT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLES WHICH WEARS A GROOVE IN THE SPINDLE DUE TO A POOR FIT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A DEEP GROOVE COULD CAUSE THE AXLE HOUSING TO BREAK AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE INNER WHEEL BEARING WITH CORRECT BEARING. ALSO, IF A GROOVE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE GROOVE AND ASSURE THAT NO CRACKS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE HOUSING IF CRACKED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | MACK | 1985 | 484 |
| MACK | MACK | 1986 | 484 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V005000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.