1977 MACK DM RECALL - #79V017000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : MULTIPLE AXLE
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.
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| Vehicle |
1977 MACK DM |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1977 - 12/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/13/1979 |
| # Affected |
4,000 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
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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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INSULATOR CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN RESULT AND LEAD TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1977 MACK DM Recall for WHEELS
1977 MACK DM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1977 MACK DM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1977 MACK DM Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET
1977 MACK DM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
1977 MACK DM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1977 MACK DM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
1977 MACK DM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1977 MACK DM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1977 MACK DM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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