| Make : MACK | Model : RW SERIES | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19890201 - 19890301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V079000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890816 | Date Received by ODI: 19890515 | Date Added to Database: 19890605 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 100 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL. |
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Consequence:
BOLT FAILURE COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT; THISCOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT TRUCK CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE TORQUE ROD BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. |
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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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