CERTAIN ENGINE SUPPORT CASTINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY METALLURGY AND COULD FAIL
— Recall Campaign #88V161000
CERTAIN ENGINE SUPPORT CASTINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY METALLURGY AND COULD FAIL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 408 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V161000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 18, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V161000 |
| Units affected: | 408 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN ENGINE SUPPORT CASTINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY METALLURGY AND COULD FAIL.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS COULD CAUSE DISLOCATIONOF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRUCK DISABLEMENT,POSSIBLE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE REAR ENGINE SUPPORTS AS NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ENGINE REAR SUPPORTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.