NHTSA Campaign 93V176000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported Nov 1, 1993 · 130 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE IS SECURED TO A BRACKET USING TWO PILLOW BLOCKS. THESE BLOCKS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVESHAFT AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence
PILLOW BLOCK FAILURE ALLOWS THE DRIVELINE (JACKSHAFT)TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES.
Remedy
MACK WILL INSTALL THICKER PILLOW BLOCKS AND SUPPORT U-BOLTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | FDM | 1989 | 130 |
| MACK | FDM | 1990 | 130 |
| MACK | FDM | 1991 | 130 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 93V176000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.