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NHTSARecalled Jan 12, 1979 · #79V018000

SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:H

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE STEEL BRACKETS ON THE SUSPENSION BEAM WERE FOUND TO BE DEFICIENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE SHRINKAGE AND LOW MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH OF THESE BRACKETS COULD CAUSE A SEPARATION OF THE AXLE HOUSING FROM THE SUSPENSION.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:H
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BOGIE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS WITH NEW CAPS MEETING THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice