| Make : MACK | Model : DM | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770501 - 19771001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V205000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780314 | Date Received by ODI: 19771121 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| 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:HANGER/BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE WELDS SECURING THE REAR SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE WELD, IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRACKET AND AXLE HOUSING. FAILURE OF THE WELDS WOULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET AND THE AXLE HOUSING, RESULTING IN IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE AFFECTED AXLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REWELD THE INSULATOR SPRING BRACKET AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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