| Make : MACK | Model : MACK | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19780101 - 19850901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V009000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870213 | Date Received by ODI: 19860122 | Date Added to Database: 19860128 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 11000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SPRING EYE BOLT WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY AND COULD FAIL DUE TO THE LOOSE FIT WITHIN THE SPRING EYE BUSHING/HANGER BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SPRING COULD FALL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE, WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE SUDDEN DRAG OF THE SPRING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IN THE INTERIM THE TORQUE OF THE SPRING EYE BOLT WILL BE CHECKED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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