Suspension: multiple axleRecall 88V-154 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 88V-154 covers 129 Mack vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE.
The risk
BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS THAT HAVE SINGLE PASS (UNDERSIZED) WELDS ON THE BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT.
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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 January 1, 1987 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.