NHTSA Recall 86V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V009000; Date: Jan. 22, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Mack Mack; 1979 Mack Mack; 1980 Mack Mack; 1981 Mack Mack; 1982 Mack Mack; 1983 Mack Mack; 1984 Mack Mack; 1985 Mack Mack
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 11,000
Recall Summary:
The spring eye bolt was not torqued properly and could fail due to the loose fit within the spring eye bushing/hanger bracket. Consequence of defect: the spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.
How to Fix:
Not available at this time. In the interim the torque of the spring eye bolt will be checked.
Recall Notes:
System: spring eye bolt. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with st34 or st38 series rear axle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 13, 1987
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