NHTSA Recall 88V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V085000; Date: May. 23, 1988
If clamp plate breaks, yoke would fly off at detachedpoint and could injury anyone struck by flying fragments. Also, the detachedinner shaft could interfere with the brake system air supply hoses and tractortires, which could result in loss of truck control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Mack Dm Series; 1988 Mack Dmm Series; 1988 Mack R Series; 1988 Mack Rd Series; 1988 Mack Rm Series; 1988 Mack U Series
Component: Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 203
Recall Summary:
Clamp plates used between the drive shaft and carrier yokes may crack and could break due to improper heat treatment.
How to Fix:
Install new clamping plates and capscrews in all locations as needed.
Recall Notes:
System: drive shaft yoke clamp plates. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 5, 1988
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