| Make : MACK | Model : U | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19750301 - 19780201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V031000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780816 | Date Received by ODI: 19780209 | 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:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 33000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TEE BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE BOGIE, MAY FAIL DUE TO VIBRATION BROUGHT ON BY ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. BRACKET FAILURE WOULD LEAVE THE TEE BRACKET UNSUPPORTED AND CAUSE BROKEN HOSE CONNECTOR FITTINGS. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED VERSION. |
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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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