1984 MACK MH RECALL - #84V142000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
THE SPRING CENTER BOLT IS NOT THE PROPER SIZE OR LENGTH. AS A RESULT, LOCATION AND ALIGNMENT OF THE SPRING TO THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT BE CORRECT. IF THE FRONT SPRING CLIPS LOOSEN, THE INADEQUATE CENTER BOLT MAY RESULT IN SPRING TO AXLE MISALIGNMENT, SHIFTING OF THE AXLE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1984 MACK MH |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1983 - 9/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/1984 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
2,198 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THE SPRING CENTER BOLT IS NOT THE PROPER SIZE OR LENGTH. AS A RESULT, LOCATION AND ALIGNMENT OF THE SPRING TO THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT BE CORRECT. IF THE FRONT SPRING CLIPS LOOSEN, THE INADEQUATE CENTER BOLT MAY RESULT IN SPRING TO AXLE MISALIGNMENT, SHIFTING OF THE AXLE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEFECT WILL BE CORRECTED BY THE ADDITION OF A SPACER BETWEEN THE SPRING AND THE CENTER BOLT HEAD TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVE HEAD LENGTH. A LONGER CENTER BOLT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED FOR POSITIVE RETENTION. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING CENTER BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1984 MACK MH Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1984 MACK MH Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1984 MACK MH Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1984 MACK MH Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
1984 MACK MH Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1984 MACK MH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1984 MACK MH Recall for STRUCTURE
1984 MACK MH Recall for SEAT BELTS
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