Mack Recall 86V005000: Power Train, Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
NHTSA recall 86V005000 · announced January 14, 1986 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 484 units affected
The problem
INCORRECT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLES WHICH WEARS A GROOVE IN THE SPINDLE DUE TO A POOR FIT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A DEEP GROOVE COULD CAUSE THE AXLE HOUSING TO BREAK AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
REPLACE INNER WHEEL BEARING WITH CORRECT BEARING. ALSO, IF A GROOVE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE GROOVE AND ASSURE THAT NO CRACKS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE HOUSING IF CRACKED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE INNER BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK SS440C OR SW440C REAR AXLE.
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.