1977 MACK R Recall - Campaign #79V017000

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1977 MACK R 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 R 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 R Recall for WHEELS 1977 MACK R Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN 1977 MACK R Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 1977 MACK R Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET 1977 MACK R Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE 1977 MACK R Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE 1977 MACK R Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) 1977 MACK R Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1977 MACK R Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE