Mack 1988–1989 Suspension recall
Recalled July 24, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V119000 · Mack
Hazard
SPRING BRACKET FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT FRONT SPRINGDISLOCATION COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL IN A TURNING MANEUVER.
Remedy
CHASSIS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKETS TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE.
Units
67 units
Description
THERE MAY BE SPRING EYE CONTACT WITH THE SPRING BRACKET AND HIGH STRESS LEVELS IN THE BRACKET.
What to do
CHASSIS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKETS TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE.
Product
Mack RB600S
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →