Recall
Mack F — 78V031000
NHTSA ID
78V031000
Make
Mack
Model
F
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1978-02-09
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Units Affected
33,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE TEE BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE BOGIE, MAY FAIL DUE TO VIBRATION BROUGHT ON BY ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. BRACKET FAILURE WOULD LEAVE THE TEE BRACKET UNSUPPORTED AND CAUSE BROKEN HOSE CONNECTOR FITTINGS. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKES.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED VERSION.