1988 MACK U 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 MACK U SERIES |
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| 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 |
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| 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 U SERIES Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1988 MACK U SERIES Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1988 MACK U SERIES Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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