Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V171000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,706 affected units, SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The spring seat plate, located between the axle housing and the suspension springs, may deform due to spring bending. As a result, the clamping force in the assembly may be reduced. Loss of clamping force could cause spring failure and the axle will dislocate. Also, the tire could come into contact with the spring.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the existing spring seat with a newly fabricated seat which is welded to the housing. An improved spring clamping plate and new springs will also be installed without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V171000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1979-07-12T00:00:00
Subject: Suspension:tandem axle:rear:leaf spring assembly
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 1,706

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The spring seat plate, located between the axle housing and the suspension springs, may deform due to spring bending. As a result, the clamping force in the assembly may be reduced. Loss of clamping force could cause spring failure and the axle will dislocate. Also, the tire could come into contact with the spring.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the existing spring seat with a newly fabricated seat which is welded to the housing. An improved spring clamping plate and new springs will also be installed without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ttfx~h5t2-xs8p
NHTSA ID: 79V171000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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