Recall 89V079000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT Defect in 1989-1989 MACK R SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 100 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 89V079000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 100 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL.
Safety Consequence
BOLT FAILURE COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT; THISCOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT TRUCK CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE TORQUE ROD BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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