Mack DM, R, RD, U (1977-1978): Suspension
Recall 79V017000 · Jan 12, 1979 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
4,000
vehicles affected
4,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V017000
- Date
- Jan 12, 1979
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Multiple axle
- Model years
- 1977-1978
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V017000?
4 models: Mack DM (1977-1978), Mack R (1977-1978), Mack RD (1977-1978) and 1 more, about 4,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V017000?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.