Mack 1977 Suspension recall
Recalled November 21, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V205000 · Mack
Remedy
DEALER WILL REWELD THE INSULATOR SPRING BRACKET AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
7,400 units
Description
A DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE WELDS SECURING THE REAR SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE WELD, IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRACKET AND AXLE HOUSING. FAILURE OF THE WELDS WOULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET AND THE AXLE HOUSING, RESULTING IN IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE AFFECTED AXLE.
What to do
DEALER WILL REWELD THE INSULATOR SPRING BRACKET AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Mack DM · Mack F · Mack HMM · Mack MB · Mack R · Mack RD · Mack RL · Mack RM · Mack RS · Mack U · Mack WL · Mack WS
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →