DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR
— Recall Campaign #89V033000
DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR (4) SPRING CAP BOLTS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 152 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V033000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 03, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V033000 |
| Units affected: | 152 |
- Description:
- DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR (4) SPRING CAP BOLTS.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND FAILURE OF THE BOLTSWITH POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT POTENTIAL.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL THE MISSING DOWELS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING CAP AND AXLE HOUSING.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SPRING CAP TO AXLE HOUSING CONNECTION DOWEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.