NHTSA recall 79V018000
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
Mack F and 3 more
Reported Jan 12, 197917 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Apr 1, 1978 – Jun 1, 1978
The defect
The steel brackets on the suspension beam were found to be deficient due to excessive shrinkage and low mechanical properties. Failure of one or both of these brackets could cause a separation of the axle housing from the suspension.
The remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace any suspect bogie spring insulator caps with new caps meeting the proper specifications at no cost to owner.