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1988 MACK RM SERIES Recall - Campaign #88V085000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1988 MACK RM SERIES RECALL - #88V085000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

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Vehicle 1988 MACK RM SERIES
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 11/1/1987 - 11/1/1987
Recalled on 5/26/1988
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 5/5/1988
# Affected 203
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Description CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequences IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS. ALSO, THE DETACHEDINNER SHAFT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND TRACTORTIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action INSTALL NEW CLAMPING PLATES AND CAPSCREWS IN ALL LOCATIONS AS NEEDED.
Notes SYSTEM: DRIVE SHAFT YOKE CLAMP PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
See also 1988 MACK RM SERIES Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

1988 MACK RM SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

1988 MACK RM SERIES Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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