Mack Mack 1972

Model Mack made in 1972 by Mack got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
87V010000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 11/01/1971 to 02/01/1987V (Vehicle)523502/09/1987ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC02/09/198702/13/1987
Defect SummaryCrossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components.
Consequence SummaryTrailer handling could be affected during turningmaneuvers which could result in loss of truck control and a crash. also, acompletely separated crossmember could affect height of suspension air springsand the resulting lean could result in loss of control.
Corrective SummaryInstallation of a bolted double plate type crossmember to replace the standard channel type crossmember.
NotesSystem: rear crossmember with neway air suspension.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks:dm,f,fm,mc,mce,mh,mr,r,rd,rs,rl,rw,rwl,rws and u models equipped with neway airride drive axle suspension.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
PE87005MACK TRUCKS, INC11/07/198602/17/1987CROSSMEMBER CRACKING87V010000
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