TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION
— Recall Campaign #89V079000
TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 100 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V079000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 15, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V079000 |
| Units affected: | 100 |
- Description:
- TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL.
- Consequeces:
- BOLT FAILURE COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT; THISCOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT TRUCK CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE TORQUE ROD BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/TORQUE ROD FASTENERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH REYCO SUSPENSION.