Mack Recall 78V169000: Suspension, Front, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger,bracket
NHTSA recall 78V169000 · announced August 7, 1978 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 1,300 units affected
The problem
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A DISLOCATED STEERING AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.