Recall
Mack Fdm — 93V176000
NHTSA ID
93V176000
Make
Mack
Model
Fdm
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1993-11-01
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Units Affected
130
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE IS SECURED TO A BRACKET USING TWO PILLOW BLOCKS. THESE BLOCKS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVESHAFT AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence
PILLOW BLOCK FAILURE ALLOWS THE DRIVELINE (JACKSHAFT)TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES.
Remedy
MACK WILL INSTALL THICKER PILLOW BLOCKS AND SUPPORT U-BOLTS.