1976 MACK U RECALL - #78V031000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : MULTIPLE AXLE
THE TEE BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE BOGIE, MAY FAIL DUE TO VIBRATION BROUGHT ON BY ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. BRACKET FAILURE WOULD LEAVE THE TEE BRACKET UNSUPPORTED AND CAUSE BROKEN HOSE CONNECTOR FITTINGS. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1976 MACK U |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1975 - 2/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/1978 |
| # Affected |
33,000 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
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| Description |
THE TEE BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE BOGIE, MAY FAIL DUE TO VIBRATION BROUGHT ON BY ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. BRACKET FAILURE WOULD LEAVE THE TEE BRACKET UNSUPPORTED AND CAUSE BROKEN HOSE CONNECTOR FITTINGS. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED VERSION. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGHWAY BOGIES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TEE BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKESCOULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1976 MACK U Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1976 MACK U Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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