Mack F, MB, R, RD (1978): Suspension
Recall 79V018000 · Jan 12, 1979 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
17
vehicles affected
17
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V018000
- Date
- Jan 12, 1979
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 17
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Springs > Leaf spring assembly > Hanger/bracket
- Model years
- 1978
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE STEEL BRACKETS ON THE SUSPENSION BEAM WERE FOUND TO BE DEFICIENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE SHRINKAGE AND LOW MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH OF THESE BRACKETS COULD CAUSE A SEPARATION OF THE AXLE HOUSING FROM THE SUSPENSION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BOGIE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS WITH NEW CAPS MEETING THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V018000?
4 models: Mack F (1978), Mack MB (1978), Mack R (1978) and 1 more, about 17 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V018000?
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BOGIE SPRING INSULATOR CAPS WITH NEW CAPS MEETING THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS 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.