NHTSA Recall 89V119000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V119000; Date: Jul. 24, 1989

Spring bracket failure and consequent front springdislocation could result in impaired steering control in a turning maneuver.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Mack Rb600s;  1989 Mack Rb600s

Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 67

Recall Summary:

There may be spring eye contact with the spring bracket and high stress levels in the bracket.

How to Fix:

Chassis will be retrofitted with current production front spring rear brackets to eliminate any interference.

Recall Notes:

System:front spring rear bracket. Vehicle description:heavy duty trucks with multi-leaf spring and 18,000 lb. Or20,000 lb. Front axles.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.