Defect Description For Recall
The Spring Seat Plate, Located Between The Axle Housing And The Suspension Springs, May Deform Due To Spring Bending. As A Result, The ClaMPIng Force In The Assembly May Be Reduced. Loss Of ClaMPIng Force Could Cause Spring Failure And The Axle Will Dislocate. Also, The Tire Could Come Into Contact With The Spring.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
RM
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V171000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Existing Spring Seat With A Newly Fabricated Seat Which Is Welded To The Housing. An Improved Spring ClaMPIng Plate And New Springs Will Also Be Installed Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1706
Date Owners Notified
19791210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19790712