Mack Recall 86V009000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly

NHTSA recall 86V009000 · announced January 22, 1986 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 11,000 units affected

The problem

THE SPRING EYE BOLT WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY AND COULD FAIL DUE TO THE LOOSE FIT WITHIN THE SPRING EYE BUSHING/HANGER BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SPRING COULD FALL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE, WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE SUDDEN DRAG OF THE SPRING.

What to do

NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IN THE INTERIM THE TORQUE OF THE SPRING EYE BOLT WILL BE CHECKED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SPRING EYE BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ST34 OR ST38 SERIES REAR AXLE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Mack Mack
• 1979 Mack Mack
• 1980 Mack Mack
• 1981 Mack Mack
• 1982 Mack Mack
• 1983 Mack Mack
• 1984 Mack Mack
• 1985 Mack Mack

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.