Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketRecall 89V-119 · 1988–1989 Mack RB600s
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 89V-119 covers 67 1988–1989 Mack RB600s for a leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY BE SPRING EYE CONTACT WITH THE SPRING BRACKET AND HIGH STRESS LEVELS IN THE BRACKET.
The risk
SPRING BRACKET FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT FRONT SPRINGDISLOCATION COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL IN A TURNING MANEUVER.
The fix
CHASSIS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKETS TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE.
SYSTEM:FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MULTI-LEAF SPRING AND 18,000 LB. OR20,000 LB. FRONT AXLES.
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 June 1, 1988 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.