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1977 MACK U Recall - Campaign #79V017000

 
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1977 MACK U RECALL - #79V017000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : MULTIPLE AXLE

A CASTING DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CAPS RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN THE THICKNESS OF THE MATERIAL. FAILURE OF A CAP CAN ALLOW THE END OF THE REAR SPRING TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.

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Vehicle 1977 MACK U
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1977 - 12/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 8/13/1979
# Affected 4,000
Recalled for SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Description A CASTING DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CAPS RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN THE THICKNESS OF THE MATERIAL. FAILURE OF A CAP CAN ALLOW THE END OF THE REAR SPRING TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY OF THE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INSULATOR CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN RESULT AND LEAD TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
See also 1977 MACK U Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN

1977 MACK U Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1977 MACK U Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET

1977 MACK U Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE

1977 MACK U Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)

1977 MACK U Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1977 MACK U Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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