Recall 78V169000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET Defect in 1977-1978 MACK RS600
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,300 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V169000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,300 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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