| Make : MACK | Model : FDM | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19890801 - 19911201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V176000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940112 | Date Received by ODI: 19931101 | Date Added to Database: 19931116 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 130 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE IS SECURED TO A BRACKET USING TWO PILLOW BLOCKS. THESE BLOCKS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVESHAFT AND COULD FAIL. |
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Consequence:
PILLOW BLOCK FAILURE ALLOWS THE DRIVELINE (JACKSHAFT)TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES. |
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Remedy:
MACK WILL INSTALL THICKER PILLOW BLOCKS AND SUPPORT U-BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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