NHTSA Recall 89V033000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V033000; Date: Mar. 3, 1989

This could result in loosening and failure of the boltswith possible loss of control and accident potential.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Mack Dm Series;  1988 Mack Dmm Series;  1988 Mack MH;  1988 Mack Rd Series;  1988 Mack Rw Series

Component: Suspension:rear:springs

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 152

Recall Summary:

Dowels may have been omitted during spring cap installation; this would put shear load on the four (4) spring cap bolts.

How to Fix:

Install the missing dowels to prevent movement between the spring cap and axle housing.

Recall Notes:

System: spring cap to axle housing connection dowel. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 31, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.