Mack Recall 90V010000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly

NHTSA recall 90V010000 · announced January 23, 1990 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 14,800 units affected

The problem

THE 7/8 INCH SPRING EYE BOLTS WITHIN THE SPRING EYE BUSHING HANGER BRACKET OF THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL.

The risk

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

REPLACE ALL 7/8 INCH DIAMETER SPRING EYE BOLTS WITH 1 INCH DIAMETER BOLTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING EYE BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ST34 OR ST 38 REAR SUSPENSION.

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
• 1986 Mack Mack
• 1987 Mack Mack

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