Springs: coil springsRecall 69V-160 · 1968–1969 Mack DM800
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 69V-160 covers 892 1968–1969 Mack DM800 for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 1969.
Source: NHTSA recall 69V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS AND/OR OVERLOAD MAY LEAD TOFRACTURE OF FRONT SPRING ANCHOR PIN AT ITS ANNULAR GROOVE.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, UNRETAINED HALF OF PIN COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING DRAG LINK IF ITWORKS OUT OF BRACKET, CAUSING RESTRICTION OF WHEEL CUT ANGLE.(CORRECT BYREPLACING WITH IMPROVED ANCHOR PIN.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1968 to July 1, 1968. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.