Mack, Western 1978–1982 Suspension recall
Recalled March 23, 1984 · NHTSA recall 84V036000 · Mack
Remedy
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Units
3,421 units
Description
SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE.
What to do
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Product
Mack CF · Mack F SERIES · Mack FM SERIES · Mack MB SERIES · Mack MC SERIES · Mack MR SERIES · Mack R SERIES · Mack RL SERIES · Mack RS SERIES · Mack RWL SERIES · Mack RWS SERIES · Mack WL SERIES · Mack WS SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc. · WESTERN PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →