NHTSA Recall 77V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V205000; Date: Nov. 21, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Mack DM; 1977 Mack F; 1977 Mack HMM; 1977 Mack MB; 1977 Mack R; 1977 Mack RD; 1977 Mack RL; 1977 Mack RM; 1977 Mack RS; 1977 Mack U; 1977 Mack WL; 1977 Mack WS
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 7,400
Recall Summary:
A deficiency exists in the welds securing the rear spring insulator bracket to the axle housing. This is due to improper positioning of the weld, in relationship to the bracket and axle housing. Failure of the welds would cause separation of the spring insulator bracket and the axle housing, resulting in improper alignment of the affected axle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will reweld the insulator spring bracket at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: suspension; tandem axle. Consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of vehicle controland a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 1978
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