NHTSA Campaign 89V022000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported Feb 17, 1989 · 18 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AN INCORRECT 3/4 INCH BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON RT/RS 450 SUSPENSION.
Consequence
THIS BOLT MAY BREAK, CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BEAM CONNECTION OF REAR SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RETROFIT CHASSIS WITH 1 INCH BOLTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | MACK | 1984 | 18 |
| MACK | MACK | 1985 | 18 |
| MACK | MACK | 1986 | 18 |
| MACK | MACK | 1987 | 18 |
| MACK | MACK | 1988 | 18 |
| MACK | MACK | 1989 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.