Suspension: multiple axleRecall 73V-038 · 1972 Mack R773st
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 73V-038 covers 88 1972 Mack R773st for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MACK CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRUCK.JULY 7 1972 THRU AUG.31 1972.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE EQUALIZER BEAM ASSEMBLY MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE HENDRICKSONSUSPENSION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN ULTIMATE BEAM FAILUREAND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACE WHERENECESSARY.)
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, 1972 to August 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.