1989 MACK R SERIES RECALL - #89V079000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 MACK R SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1989 - 3/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/1989 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/1989 |
| # Affected |
100 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL. |
| Consequences |
BOLT FAILURE COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT; THISCOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT TRUCK CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE TORQUE ROD BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/TORQUE ROD FASTENERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH REYCO SUSPENSION. |
| See also |
1989 MACK R SERIES Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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