NHTSA Campaign 88V085000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported May 23, 1988 · 203 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequence
IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS. ALSO, THE DETACHEDINNER SHAFT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND TRACTORTIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW CLAMPING PLATES AND CAPSCREWS IN ALL LOCATIONS AS NEEDED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | DM SERIES | 1988 | 203 |
| MACK | DMM SERIES | 1988 | 203 |
| MACK | R SERIES | 1988 | 203 |
| MACK | RD SERIES | 1988 | 203 |
| MACK | RM SERIES | 1988 | 203 |
| MACK | U SERIES | 1988 | 203 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 88V085000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.