Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87V010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V010000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 5,235 affected units, SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Crossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components.

Corrective Action

Installation of a bolted double plate type crossmember to replace the standard channel type crossmember.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V010000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1987-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:single axle:rear:air suspension system

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 5,235

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Crossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components.

Consequence Summary: Trailer handling could be affected during turningmaneuvers which could result in loss of truck control and a crash. also, acompletely separated crossmember could affect height of suspension air springsand the resulting lean could result in loss of control.

Corrective Action: Installation of a bolted double plate type crossmember to replace the standard channel type crossmember.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-du72.8tqx~j82h

NHTSA ID: 87V010000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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