Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 86V-005 · 1985–1986 Mack Mack

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 86V-005 covers 484 1985–1986 Mack Mack for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4841 model

ReportedJan 14, 1986Owners notified Feb 3, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

INCORRECT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLES WHICH WEARS A GROOVE IN THE SPINDLE DUE TO A POOR FIT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A DEEP GROOVE COULD CAUSE THE AXLE HOUSING TO BREAK AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE INNER WHEEL BEARING WITH CORRECT BEARING. ALSO, IF A GROOVE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE GROOVE AND ASSURE THAT NO CRACKS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE HOUSING IF CRACKED.

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE INNER BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK SS440C OR SW440C REAR AXLE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack Mack1985, 1986

Built from June 1, 1985 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.