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NHTSARecalled Feb 9, 1978 · #78V031000

SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:V-BOLT AND ATTACHMENTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE TEE BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE BOGIE, MAY FAIL DUE TO VIBRATION BROUGHT ON BY ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. BRACKET FAILURE WOULD LEAVE THE TEE BRACKET UNSUPPORTED AND CAUSE BROKEN HOSE CONNECTOR FITTINGS. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKES.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:V-BOLT AND ATTACHMENTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED VERSION.

View the official CPSC notice