Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V312000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V312000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 100 affected units, FRACTURE SUSPENSION BEAM/HOLLAND, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. the recall began on august 19, 2005. owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V312000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-07-07T00:00:00

Subject: Fracture suspension beam/holland

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0300 AND SC301

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.

Consequence Summary: This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. the recall began on august 19, 2005. owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u4pz-9au2-vmcs

NHTSA ID: 05V312000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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