Mack Mack 1980

Model Mack made in 1980 by Mack got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1980

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.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
90V010000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1978 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)1480009/19/1990MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC01/23/199002/06/1990
Defect SummaryThe 7/8 inch spring eye bolts within the spring eye bushing hanger bracket of the rear suspension may fail.
Consequence SummaryThe spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.
Corrective SummaryReplace all 7/8 inch diameter spring eye bolts with 1 inch diameter bolts.
NotesSystem: suspension; spring eye bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with st34 or st 38 rear suspension.
86V009000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1978 to 09/01/1985V (Vehicle)1100002/13/1987MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC01/22/198601/28/1986
Defect SummaryThe spring eye bolt was not torqued properly and could fail due to the loose fit within the spring eye bushing/hanger bracket. consequence of defect: the spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryNot available at this time. in the interim the torque of the spring eye bolt will be checked.
NotesSystem: spring eye bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with st34 or st38 series rear axle.