1991 MACK FDM RECALL - #93V176000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE
THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE IS SECURED TO A BRACKET USING TWO PILLOW BLOCKS. THESE BLOCKS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVESHAFT AND COULD FAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1991 MACK FDM |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1989 - 12/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
11/16/1993 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/12/1994 |
| # Affected |
130 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
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| Description |
THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE IS SECURED TO A BRACKET USING TWO PILLOW BLOCKS. THESE BLOCKS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVESHAFT AND COULD FAIL. |
| Consequences |
PILLOW BLOCK FAILURE ALLOWS THE DRIVELINE (JACKSHAFT)TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES. |
| Corrective action |
MACK WILL INSTALL THICKER PILLOW BLOCKS AND SUPPORT U-BOLTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVELINE; BRACKET; SUPPORT; CENTER SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE MIXER MODEL MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OFCHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINEAT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1991 MACK FDM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1991 MACK FDM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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