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.