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NHTSA recall 78V169000

Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket

Mack RL600 and 1 more

Reported Aug 7, 19781,300 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

The defect

The aluminum front spring bracket IS defective in that it may shear at the point of frame rail attachment. This shearing could dislocate the steering axle.

The remedy

The dealer will install a new improved front spring bracket made of ductile iron, without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack RL600
19771978
Mack RS600
19771978

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; front spring bracket.consequences of defect: a dislocated steering axle could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.