Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketRecall 78V-169 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 78V-169 covers 1,300 Mack vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A DISLOCATED STEERING AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.