THE TEE BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE BOGIE
— Recall Campaign #78V031000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 33,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V031000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | February 09, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V031000 |
| Units affected: | 33,000 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.