Mack Recall 88V085000: Power Train, Driveline, Center Support Bearing

NHTSA recall 88V085000 · announced May 23, 1988 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 203 units affected

The problem

CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

The risk

IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS. ALSO, THE DETACHEDINNER SHAFT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND TRACTORTIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

INSTALL NEW CLAMPING PLATES AND CAPSCREWS IN ALL LOCATIONS AS NEEDED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: DRIVE SHAFT YOKE CLAMP PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Mack Dm Series
• 1988 Mack Dmm Series
• 1988 Mack R Series
• 1988 Mack Rd Series
• 1988 Mack Rm Series
• 1988 Mack U Series

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