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NHTSARecalled Jan 12, 1979 · #79V017000

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

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A CASTING DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CAPS RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN THE THICKNESS OF THE MATERIAL. FAILURE OF A CAP CAN ALLOW THE END OF THE REAR SPRING TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.

Product details

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

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY OF THE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice