NHTSA Campaign 88V154000
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported Sep 27, 1988 · 129 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE.
Consequence
BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS THAT HAVE SINGLE PASS (UNDERSIZED) WELDS ON THE BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | DM SERIES | 1987 | 129 |
| MACK | MR SERIES | 1987 | 129 |
| MACK | RD SERIES | 1987 | 129 |
| MACK | RW SERIES | 1987 | 129 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 88V154000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.