THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WORN ROLLING THREAD DIES
— Recall Campaign #93V024000
THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WORN ROLLING THREAD DIES, CAUSING STRESS CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAUSED CRACKS DURING THE QUENCHING PROCESS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,924 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V024000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 16, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V024000 |
| Units affected: | 4,924 |
- Description:
- THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WORN ROLLING THREAD DIES, CAUSING STRESS CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAUSED CRACKS DURING THE QUENCHING PROCESS.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BOLT FAILURE AND ALLOW THEDRIVELINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE CARRIER ASSEMBLY.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: TRAILER YOKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.