NHTSA Recall 88V154000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V154000; Date: Sep. 27, 1988

Bracket failure can allow the spring assembly to bereleased onto the roadway, possibly resulting in loss of control and anaccident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Mack Dm Series;  1987 Mack Mr Series;  1987 Mack Rd Series;  1987 Mack Rw Series

Component: Suspension:multiple Axle

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 129

Recall Summary:

The undersized weld on the rear suspension bracketry attachment can cause bracket failure.

How to Fix:

Replace any housings that have single pass (undersized) welds on the bracketry attachment.

Recall Notes:

System: rear axle housing. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.