Recall
Mack Mack — 86V005000
NHTSA ID
86V005000
Make
Mack
Model
Mack
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-01-14
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
484
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INCORRECT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLES WHICH WEARS A GROOVE IN THE SPINDLE DUE TO A POOR FIT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A DEEP GROOVE COULD CAUSE THE AXLE HOUSING TO BREAK AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE INNER WHEEL BEARING WITH CORRECT BEARING. ALSO, IF A GROOVE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE GROOVE AND ASSURE THAT NO CRACKS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE HOUSING IF CRACKED.