Make : MACK | Model : MR SERIES | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870101 - 19870401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V154000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880922 | Date Received by ODI: 19880927 | Date Added to Database: 19881011 |
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: 129 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS THAT HAVE SINGLE PASS (UNDERSIZED) WELDS ON THE BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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