Mack RL600, RS600 (1977-1978): Suspension
Recall 78V169000 · Aug 7, 1978 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
1,300
vehicles affected
1,300
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 78V169000
- Date
- Aug 7, 1978
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Springs > Leaf spring assembly > Hanger,bracket
- Model years
- 1977-1978
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 78V169000?
2 models: Mack RL600 (1977-1978), Mack RS600 (1977-1978), about 1,300 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 78V169000?
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE 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.