Mack 1989–1991 Power Train recall
Recalled November 1, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V176000 · Mack
Hazard
PILLOW BLOCK FAILURE ALLOWS THE DRIVELINE (JACKSHAFT)TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES.
Remedy
MACK WILL INSTALL THICKER PILLOW BLOCKS AND SUPPORT U-BOLTS.
Units
130 units
Description
THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE IS SECURED TO A BRACKET USING TWO PILLOW BLOCKS. THESE BLOCKS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVESHAFT AND COULD FAIL.
What to do
MACK WILL INSTALL THICKER PILLOW BLOCKS AND SUPPORT U-BOLTS.
Product
Mack FDM
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →