THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE
— Recall Campaign #88V154000
THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 129 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V154000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 27, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V154000 |
| Units affected: | 129 |
- Description:
- THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE.
- Consequeces:
- BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS THAT HAVE SINGLE PASS (UNDERSIZED) WELDS ON THE BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.