Rear: springsRecall 89V-033 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 89V-033 covers 152 Mack vehicles for a rear: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR (4) SPRING CAP BOLTS.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND FAILURE OF THE BOLTSWITH POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT POTENTIAL.
The fix
INSTALL THE MISSING DOWELS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING CAP AND AXLE HOUSING.
SYSTEM: SPRING CAP TO AXLE HOUSING CONNECTION DOWEL.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 September 1, 1987 to October 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.