Leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracketRecall 77V-205 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 77V-205 covers 7,400 Mack vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V205000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE WELDS SECURING THE REAR SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE WELD, IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRACKET AND AXLE HOUSING. FAILURE OF THE WELDS WOULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET AND THE AXLE HOUSING, RESULTING IN IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE AFFECTED AXLE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REWELD THE INSULATOR SPRING BRACKET AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TANDEM AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.