1978 MACK R 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 |
1978 MACK R |
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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 |
1978 MACK R Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
1978 MACK R Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
1978 MACK R Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET
1978 MACK R Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 MACK R Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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