THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT
— Recall Campaign #78V169000
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,300 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V169000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | August 07, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V169000 |
| Units affected: | 1,300 |
- Description:
- THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A DISLOCATED STEERING AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.