Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 86V-009 · 1978–1985 Mack Mack

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 86V-009 covers 11,000 1978–1985 Mack Mack for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected11,0001 model

ReportedJan 22, 1986Owners notified Feb 13, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE SPRING EYE BOLT WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY AND COULD FAIL DUE TO THE LOOSE FIT WITHIN THE SPRING EYE BUSHING/HANGER BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SPRING COULD FALL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE, WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE SUDDEN DRAG OF THE SPRING.

What to do

The fix

NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IN THE INTERIM THE TORQUE OF THE SPRING EYE BOLT WILL BE CHECKED.

SYSTEM: SPRING EYE BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ST34 OR ST38 SERIES 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 Mack1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from January 1, 1978 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.